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Puissance (Noun)

Meaning

Power to influence or coerce; "the puissance of the labor vote".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The prime minister was able to consolidate his power due to the puissance of the army behind him.
  • Her opinion held considerable puissance among the academics, as she was widely regarded as a leading authority.
  • The CEO wields great puissance over the industry due to the large market share of her company.
  • Environmental concerns began to gain puissance among politicians only when a disaster happened and grabbed everyone's attention.
  • Local folklore played an extraordinary role in local government policy decisions due to its unique cultural puissance among residents.

Hypernyms

  • Powerfulness

Related Words

  • Puissant (adjective)
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