Another word for influence
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Noun
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Another word for influence
Noun
Attraction
See also:Power to influence others
Verb
Synonym Study
- Weight implies influence that is more or less preponderant in its effect his viewpoint had great weight with his colleagues
- Prestige implies the power to command esteem or admiration, based on brilliance of achievement or outstanding superiority
- Authority implies the power to command acceptance, belief, obedience, etc., based on strength of character, expertness of knowledge, etc. a statement made on good authority
- Influence implies the power of persons or things (whether or not exerted consciously or overtly) to affect others used his influence to get elected
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