powerfulness
possession of controlling influence (Freq. 1)
- the deterrent power of nuclear weapons
- the power of his love saved her
- his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
• Syn:
power
• Ant:
powerlessness, powerlessness (for: power)
• Derivationally related forms:
powerful
• Hypernyms:
quality
• Hyponyms:
potency, effectiveness, strength, valence, valency,
preponderance, puissance, persuasiveness, irresistibility, irresistibleness, interest,
interestingness, stranglehold, chokehold, throttlehold, sway, influence,
repellent, repellant, control, legal power, jurisdiction, disposal,
free will, discretion, veto, effectivity, effectualness, effectuality
• Attrubites:
powerful, powerless
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