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AUTHORITY Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the word authority. (exact relations)
There are 27 hypernyms of the word authority. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AUTHORITY

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1dominance
nounn
2administration
nounn
3command
verb, nounv, n
4control
verb, nounv, n
5direction
nounn
6enforcement
nounn
7governance
nounn
8influence
verb, nounv, n
9jurisdiction
nounn
10leadership
nounn
11management
nounn
12power
verb, nounv, n
13rule
verb, nounv, n
14sovereignty
nounn
15supremacy
nounn
16authorisation
verb, nounv, n
17authorization
nounn
18agency
verb, nounv, n
19assurance
nounn
20bureau
nounn

Best Hypernyms For AUTHORITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for authority, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (25)
control ascendancy book certainty command dominion expert governance individual influence jurisdiction leadership mastery mortal permission person power rule somebody someone soul sovereignty superiority supremacy sway
Phrases (2)
administrative bodyadministrative unit

Alternatives for DOMINANCE

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