Power And Influence Terminology

noun the state of being in a position of power or influence over others

adjective having power or influence over others

• The political party gained ascendancy in the recent election.
• Her ascendancy in the company was well-deserved.
• He's always had the ascendancy when it comes to video games.
• The rise of social media has given influencers a new form of ascendancy.

adjective blatant - (of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly

adverb blatantly - in an open and unashamed manner

• The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations led to a serious accident.
• It was blatant that he was lying about his whereabouts last night.
• That was a blatant foul, the ref totally missed it!
• Her blatant disregard for other people's feelings is really starting to bother me.

noun a member of the Mafia or a similar criminal organization, typically a man who is ruthless and willing to use violence to achieve his goals

• The Mafioso was known for his organized crime operations in the city.
• I heard that Joey is hanging out with some Mafioso guys now.
• Watch out for that Mafioso, he's trouble.
• She's like a Mafioso when it comes to protecting her family.

noun the state or condition of being predominant; superiority or ascendancy in importance, quantity, power, etc.

• The predominance of the new technology in the market is undeniable.
• There is a clear predominance of the red team in this game.
• Her style has a predominance of streetwear influences.
• The artist's use of light creates a predominance of warmth in the painting.

noun a portmanteau of 'chum' and 'democracy', used to describe a system where government decisions are made based on personal friendships and loyalties rather than merit or expertise

• The prevalence of a chumocracy in the government has raised concerns about transparency and fairness.
• It's no secret that this company operates on a chumocracy basis, with promotions going to friends of the boss.
• I heard that the whole hiring process is just a chumocracy - it's all about who you know.
• The chumocracy at play in the social circle ensured that only a select few were invited to the exclusive event.