Synonyms for power
45 synonyms for “power”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Power as in “ability”
noun: possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
- ability
- strength
- influence
- capacity
- grip
- clout
- capability
- weight
- leadership
- potency
- virtue
- competence
- mastery
- leverage
- muscle
- maximum
- aptitude
- disposition
- effectiveness
- powerfulness
Power as in “might”
noun: physical strength
- might
- sway
- pull
- drive
- rule
- hold
- effect
- moment
- tycoon
- mightiness
Power as in “electricity”
noun: energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
- steam
- electricity
- energy
- dominion
- supply
Power as in “office”
noun: (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
- authority
- jurisdiction
- faculty
- presidency
- office
Power as in “superpower”
noun: a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
- superpower
- dominance
Power as in “force”
noun: one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
- force
- control
- command
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