Synonym Dictionary

Official permission or approval to carry out an action.

Strongly persuasive or holding close attention.

Having the greatest influence, power, or prominence in a setting.

The ability to produce an intended result.

To take away the strength, effectiveness, or power of something.

An arrangement of people or things in ranked levels.

Using power without proper regard for other people's rights or concerns.

Very small in amount; also existing in name rather than in actual effect.

Deeply affecting, often with sadness or tenderness.

The ability or rate of producing useful work, results, or goods.

Very deep, intense, or showing considerable understanding.

Firm determination to carry out a purpose.

The ability to sustain physical or mental effort over time.

To bring under domination or control.

A position of highest authority, power, or dominance.

Persistent determination or a firm hold on a purpose.

Exercising power in a harsh, oppressive, or arbitrary way.

A rapidly rotating flow; figuratively, a powerful situation that draws things into it.

Powerful anger, often accompanied by a wish to punish or retaliate.