Authority synonyms

Aficionado, ascendancy, authorization, acquiescence, officialdom, acceptance, ace, and adept are all synonyms for authority. Anarchy and insignificance are antonyms of authority. And here are 134 another word for authority.

Another word for authority

1. power

Ascendancy, charge, clout, command, control, dominance, domination, dominion, grip, hold, influence, jurisdiction, leverage, mastery, muscle, power, pull, rule, sovereignty, supremacy, sway, teeth, the upper hand, and drag are all synonyms for authority.

2. authorization

Authorization, carte blanche, licence, mandate, power, prerogative, right, and droit are all another word for authority.

3. authorization

Acquiescence, agreement, approbation, approval, assent, authorization, clearance, consent, dispensation, endorsement, imprimatur, leave, licence, permission, sanction, say-so, seal of approval, the ok, the go-ahead, the green light, the thumbs up, and permit are all synonyms for authority.

4. officials

Officialdom, officials, the (men in) suits, the administration, the bureaucracy, the establishment, the government, the people in charge, the police, the powers that be, the system, and big brother are all another word for authority.

5. influence

Acceptance, clout, command, confidence, control, credibility, eminence, esteem, faith, gravitas, image, influence, integrity, kudos, leverage, plausibility, position, power, prestige, pull, rank, reputation, standing, station, stature, status, superiority, supremacy, sway, trust, weight, and drag are all synonyms for authority.

6. expert

Ace, adept, aficionado, bible, boffin, buff, citation, connoisseur, crackerjack, dab hand, doyen, excerpt, expert, guru, maestro, master, maven, one of the cognoscenti, oracle, past master, piece of documentation, pro, professional, pundit, quotation, quote, reference, sage, scholar, source, specialist, walking encyclopedia, whizz, wizard, and passage are all another word for authority.

Authority synonym statistics

Authority synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3, 14, 17, and 19 letters and 11 synonyms with 4, 8, and 10 letters. 20 synonyms with 5 letters and 13 synonyms with 6, and 9 letters.

15 synonyms with 7 letters and 10 synonyms with 11 letters. 7 synonyms with 12 letters and 5 synonyms with 13 letters. 1 synonym with 15, 16, and 20 letters. For a total of 127 another word for authority.

Authority sentences

She speaks with great authority.

The teacher has disciplinary authority.

He questioned the officer's authority.

They acted under his authority.

Related Words for authority

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    • Synonyms: boldness, daring
    • Opposites: timidity, politeness
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Solidarity
    • Synonyms: unanimity, unity
    • Opposites: division, discord
    • Part of speech: noun
  3. Functionality
    • Synonyms: Capability, usability
    • Opposites: dysfunction, inefficiency
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Ruthless
    • Synonyms: merciless, pitiless
    • Opposites: merciful, compassionate, gentle
    • Part of speech: adjective
  5. Notorious
    • Synonyms: infamous, of ill repute
    • Opposites: unknown, anonymous, faceless
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Youth
    • Synonyms: early years, early life
    • Opposites: adulthood, old age
    • Part of speech: noun
  7. Critique
    • Synonyms: analysis, evaluation
    • Opposites: praise, approval
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Generosity
    • Synonyms: liberality, lavishness
    • Opposites: selfishness, greed
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Facility
    • Synonyms: provision, space
    • Opposites: difficulty, inconvenience
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Heritage
    • Synonyms: inheritance, birthright
    • Opposites: dispossession, loss
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Ritual
    • Synonyms: Ceremony, rite
    • Opposites: improvisation, spontaneity
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Humanity
    • Synonyms: humankind, the human race
    • Opposites: inhumanity, cruelty
    • Part of speech: noun
  13. Inequality
    • Synonyms: imbalance, inequity
    • Opposites: equality, uniformity
    • Part of speech: noun
  14. Horrific
    • Synonyms: dreadful, horrendous
    • Opposites: pleasant, delightful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Accountability
    • Synonyms: Responsibility, answerability
    • Opposites: irresponsibility, unaccountability
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Handwriting
    • Synonyms: writing, script
    • Opposites: typing, printing
    • Part of speech: noun
  17. Equality
    • Synonyms: fairness, justness
    • Opposites: inequality, disparity
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Irritated
    • Synonyms: Annoyed, frustrated
    • Opposites: calm, content
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Irritate
    • Synonyms: annoy, vex
    • Opposites: pacify, contented, good-humoured
    • Part of speech: verb
  20. Disparity
    • Synonyms: discrepancy, inconsistency
    • Opposites: parity, similarity
    • Part of speech: noun
  21. Inability
    • Synonyms: lack of ability, incapability
    • Opposites: ability, capability
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. Beautiful
    • Synonyms: attractive, pretty
    • Opposites: ugly, unattractive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Humility
    • Synonyms: modesty, humbleness
    • Opposites: arrogance, pride
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. City
    • Synonyms: town, municipality
    • Opposites: village, countryside
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Horror
    • Synonyms: terror, fear
    • Opposites: delight, satisfaction
    • Part of speech: noun
  26. Adversity
    • Synonyms: misfortune, ill luck
    • Opposites: good times, prosperity, fortune
    • Part of speech: noun
  27. Monitoring
    • Synonyms: Observing, tracking
    • Opposites: ignoring, neglecting
    • Part of speech: noun
  28. Ability
    • Synonyms: capacity, capability
    • Opposites: inability, incapacity
    • Part of speech: noun
  29. Security
    • Synonyms: certainty, safe future
    • Opposites: vulnerability, danger
    • Part of speech: noun
  30. Without fail
    • Synonyms: without exception, unfailingly
    • Opposites: occasionally, uncertainty
    • Part of speech: adverb
  31. Stability
    • Synonyms: firmness, solidity
    • Opposites: instability, uncertainty
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Credibility
    • Synonyms: trustworthiness, reliability
    • Opposites: implausibility, doubt, suspicion
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Entity
    • Synonyms: organization, institution
    • Opposites: nonentity, non-existence
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Origin
    • Synonyms: beginning, start
    • Opposites: end, conclusion, termination
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Availability
    • Synonyms: Accessibility, attainability
    • Opposites: inaccessibility, unavailability
    • Part of speech: noun
  36. Dignity
    • Synonyms: stateliness, nobleness
    • Opposites: informality, shame, disgrace
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Automatically
    • Synonyms: Instantly, spontaneously
    • Opposites: manually, intentionally
    • Part of speech: adverb
  38. Criticism
    • Synonyms: censure, reproval
    • Opposites: praise, approval
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Prosperity
    • Synonyms: wealth, success
    • Opposites: hardship, failure
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Spirit
    • Synonyms: soul, psyche
    • Opposites: body, flesh
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Write
    • Synonyms: put in writing, write down
    • Opposites: erase, delete
    • Part of speech: verb
  42. Though
    • Synonyms: nevertheless, nonetheless
    • Opposites: although, even if
    • Part of speech: adverb
  43. Criterion
    • Synonyms: basis, point of reference
    • Opposites: guess, conjecture
    • Part of speech: noun
  44. Plethora
    • Synonyms: excess, abundance
    • Opposites: dearth, lack
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Without
    • Synonyms: Lacking, missing
    • Opposites: with, including
    • Part of speech: preposition
  46. Complexity
    • Synonyms: giving out, dealing out
    • Opposites: concentration, gathering
    • Part of speech: noun
  47. Necessity
    • Synonyms: essential requirement, prerequisite
    • Opposites: luxury, optional
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Capability
    • Synonyms: ability, capacity
    • Opposites: inability, incompetence
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Cautious
    • Synonyms: careful, wary
    • Opposites: incautious, reckless
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Autonomy
    • Synonyms: Independence, self-governance
    • Opposites: dependence, subordination
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Favourite
    • Synonyms: best-loved, most-liked
    • Opposites: least liked, disliked
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Unity
    • Synonyms: union, unification
    • Opposites: division, disunity
    • Part of speech: noun
  53. Short
    • Synonyms: small, little
    • Opposites: long, tall, roundabout
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. High-quality
    • Synonyms: Superior, excellent
    • Opposites: inferior, substandard
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Curiosity
    • Synonyms: Inquisitiveness, interest
    • Opposites: indifference, apathy
    • Part of speech: noun