dominion | Definition of dominion

Synonyms and Antonyms of dominion

1 controlling power or influence over others

in the Bible, man is given dominion over all the animals

Synonyms of dominion

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

Words Related to dominion

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 dominion

helplessness, weakness

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

2 the right or means to command or control others

was granted dominion over the household servants

Synonyms of dominion

arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, grip, hold, mastery, power, reign, rein(s), sway

Words Related to dominion

clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight

direction, management

dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy

prerogative, privilege, right

eminence, importance, moment

Near Antonyms of dominion

helplessness, weakness

Antonyms of dominion

impotence, impotency, powerlessness