influence | Definition of influence

influence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of influence

1 the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly

a mayor who doesn't hesitate to use her influence to get business leaders behind civic improvements

Synonyms of influence

authority, clout, credit, heft, in, juice [slang], leverage, pull, sway, weight

Words Related to influence

counterinfluence

command, dominance, dominion, mastery, predominance, reign, scepter, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy

consequence, eminence, importance, moment

impact, impress, impression, imprint, mark

Near Antonyms of influence

helplessness, impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness

2 the power to bring about a result on another

the basic premise of astrology is that the position of the stars has an influence on human affairs

Synonyms of influence

effect, impact, mark, repercussion, sway

Words Related to influence

authority, clout, prestige, pull, weight

command, domination, dominion, mastery

consequence, importance, significance

sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy

Near Antonyms of influence

helplessness, impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness