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Definitions

influence

[in-floo-uhns] / ˈɪn flu əns /

NOUN

power, authority

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clout consequence control domination effect force impact importance leadership leverage money pressure prestige repercussion reputation significance weight

STRONG

access agency ascendancy character command connections credit direction dominion drag esteem fame fix grease guidance hold imprint in juice magnetism mark moment monopoly network notoriety predominance prerogative prominence pull ropes rule spell supremacy sway

Antonyms

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beginning cause commencement insignificance origin powerlessness source start triviality unimportance weakness

STRONG

subordination

WEAK

impotence incapacity inferiority

VERB

lead to believe, do

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affect alter arouse bias change determine guide impress manipulate persuade prejudice prompt regulate shape sway

STRONG

brainwash bribe channel compel control count direct dispose form impel incite incline induce instigate modify mold move predispose prevail rouse rule seduce sell snow soft sell train turn urge

WEAK

act upon argue into be recognized bring to bear carry weight get at have a part in impact on pull strings talk into work upon

Antonyms

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be fair be just continue keep leave alone neglect prevent remain stay stop

STRONG

delay deter discourage disenchant dissuade halt hinder mismanage

Usage

What are other ways to say influence? Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project.

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The state legislature joined Colorado in trying to restrict investors’ ability to influence law firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Researchers expect the Dragon Bravo Fire to influence future observations, but they view it as another factor to incorporate into their work rather than an obstacle that changes the overall mission.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"Fuelled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Nino conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns," the United Nations' WMO weather and climate agency said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

And Kuper says his management style is having a major influence on this World Cup, starting with the ticket prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

But the mood that he endured under the influence of the Ash Being was very different.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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Vocabulary lists containing influence

Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List

The Watsons Go to Birmingham

TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)