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Synonyms & Similar Words
preeminence
supremacy
ascendancy
control
power
authority
influence
leadership
superiority
predominance
mastery
hegemony
sway
rule
dominion
ascendancy
preponderance
might
potency
strength
superiority
upper hand
advantage
leverage
clout
command
governance
jurisdiction
sovereignty
dominance
leadership
direction
guidance
management
administration
regulation
supervision
oversight
dictate
dictate
dictates
Meaning of Dominance
According to Merriam-Webster, dominance refers to the state of being dominant, which means having power or influence over others.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines dominance as the state of being the most powerful or influential, and having control or authority over others.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines dominance as the state of being more powerful or important than others, and having the ability to control or influence them.
Example Uses
- The company's dominance in the market is due to its innovative products and excellent customer service.
- The dominance of the home team was evident in the first quarter of the game, as they scored three touchdowns.
- The teacher's dominance in the classroom was challenged by the new student, who questioned her authority.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
subservience
subjugation
submission
obedience
compliance
acquiescence
surrender
capitulation
weakness
powerlessness
inferiority
subordination
dependence
reliance
vulnerability
susceptibility
feebleness
frailty
impotence
helplessness
ineffectiveness
ineptness
incompetence