Synonyms for
Dominance
Definition
The power or right to give orders or make decisions; control.
Synonyms & similar words
laterality
sayso
ascendence
control
authorisation
potency
authority
ascendancy
ascendance
authorization
ascendency
supremacy
control
predominance
superiority
ascendancy
command
hegemony
mastery
preeminence
rule
sovereignty
domination
leadership
authority
governance
reign
sway
dominance
power
influence
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- social dominance
- male dominance
- genetic dominance
- economic dominance
- power and dominance
- assert dominance
- establish dominance
- maintain dominance
Word family
Usage note
Dominance often refers to a position of power or control, particularly in social hierarchies or biological contexts. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation of overbearing behavior.
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Example sentences
- The king had dominance over his kingdom.
- The team's dominance on the field was evident.
- The company's dominance in the market was threatened by new competition.
- The teacher had dominance over the classroom.
- The athlete's dominance in their sport was unmatched.
Quotes
The dominance of a few is a threat to democracy.
The world is changing, and the old ways of dominance are no longer effective.
The struggle for dominance is a constant in human history.