dominance | Definition of dominance

Synonyms and Antonyms of dominance

1 controlling power or influence over others

although Napoléon had achieved dominance over the European continent, Great Britain still ruled the waves

Synonyms of dominance

ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy

Words Related to dominance

primacy, superiority

lordship, scepter

arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway

direction, jurisdiction, management

clout, might, pull, weight

eminence, importance, moment

prerogative, privilege, right

Near Antonyms of dominance

helplessness, weakness

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

2 the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance

the university was recognized for its dominance in the field of ancient Greek history

Synonyms of dominance

distinction, eminence, noteworthiness, paramountcy, preeminence, preponderance, preponderancy, prepotency, prestigiousness, primacy, superiority, supremacy, transcendence

Words Related to dominance

celebrity, fame, famousness, glory, honor, kudos, renown, reputation, repute

megastardom, stardom, superstardom

greatness, illustriousness, nobleness, notableness

ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), authority, domination, dominion

influence, power, prestige, weight

infamy, notoriety

Near Antonyms of dominance

inferiority, mediocrity

obscureness, obscurity