Power And Control Vocabulary

noun a group of countries or regions under a single supreme authority, usually an emperor or empress

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• The empire was known for its vast territories and powerful rulers.
• The empire had a lot of land and really strong leaders.
• That empire was huge and had some badass rulers.
• Her influence in the industry was like building her own empire.

noun a legal order prohibiting a certain action

verb to prohibit or forbid

• The court issued an interdict to prevent the company from selling the counterfeit products.
• The teacher interdicted us from using our phones during class.
• The security guard interdicted the troublemakers from entering the club.
• His fear of failure interdicted him from taking any risks in his career.

adjective describing something that causes fear or nervousness; frightening

• The new project manager has a very intimidating presence in meetings.
• I find his stare quite intimidating, to be honest.
• She's got this intimidating vibe that makes everyone nervous.
• The towering skyscrapers of the city can be quite intimidating to newcomers.

noun a person who has authority, control, or power over others

verb to behave in a domineering or superior manner towards others

• He tends to lord it over his subordinates in the office, often micromanaging their every move.
• She always tries to lord it over her friends by showing off her expensive possessions.
• Don't let him lord it over you like that, stand up for yourself!
• The wealthy elite continue to lord it over the working class, maintaining their power and influence.

noun a grip or control that is so tight it chokes or suffocates

verb to grip or control tightly to the point of choking or suffocating

• The company had a stranglehold on the market, controlling over 80% of the industry.
• The big tech giants have a stranglehold on the social media platforms.
• The mob boss had a stranglehold on the neighborhood, making sure everyone paid their dues.
• Her anxiety had a stranglehold on her, making it hard to focus on anything else.

noun a person's manner of walking or moving on foot

verb to step or walk on or over something

• It is considered disrespectful to tread upon the sacred ground of the temple.
• Hey, watch where you're going! You almost tread upon my foot.
• I dare you to tread upon that guy's turf, see what happens.
• She felt like she was treading upon dangerous territory when discussing politics with her in-laws.

noun a dominant or controlling position

• The CEO always maintains a strong whip hand over the company's operations.
• John has the whip hand in deciding where we go for lunch today.
• Sheila's got the whip hand when it comes to picking the music for the party.
• In negotiations, it's important to have the whip hand to ensure a favorable outcome.

noun A person who has control or power over others; a ruler or leader

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The CEO of the company is often referred to as the master of the universe.
• Some people think they're the master of the universe just because they have a fancy job title.
• He struts around like he's the master of the universe, but really he's just a big shot.
• In his own mind, he is the master of the universe, controlling everything around him.