Synonyms for

Dominance

Verb / ˈdɑ:mʌnʌns / Another word for dominance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The power or right to give orders or make decisions; control.

Synonyms & similar words

laterality ascendency control potency ascendence sayso authority ascendance ascendancy authorization authorisation supremacy control predominance superiority ascendancy command hegemony mastery preeminence rule sovereignty domination leadership authority governance reign sway dominance power influence

Synonyms by register

Formal

supremacy sovereignty ascendancy prevalence

Informal

control power rule sway

Literary

hegemony lordship mastery

Antonyms

submission subservience inferiority weakness passivity dependence

Common collocations

  • social dominance
  • male dominance
  • genetic dominance
  • economic dominance
  • power and dominance
  • assert dominance
  • establish dominance
  • maintain dominance

Word family

noun dominance
verb dominate
adjective dominant
adverb dominantly

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.

Example sentences

  1. The king had dominance over his kingdom.
  2. The team's dominance on the field was evident.
  3. The company's dominance in the market was threatened by new competition.
  4. The teacher had dominance over the classroom.
  5. 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.

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