Synonyms for potency
ˈpoʊt n si

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1. authority, authorization, authorisation, potency, dominance, say-so(noun)

   the power or right to give orders or make decisions

   "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state"

   Synonyms:
   potence, government agency, potentiality, federal agency, assurance, ascendance, authorization, ascendency, control, strength, effectiveness, self-confidence, laterality, potential, say-so, self-assurance, agency, dictum, ascendancy, sanction, dominance, sureness, confidence, bureau, office, authority, empowerment, ascendence, authorisation, mandate, pronouncement

   Antonyms:
   impotence, impotency

2. potency, effectiveness, strength(noun)

   capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

   "the toxin's potency"; "the strength of the drinks"

   Synonyms:
   long suit, potentiality, military strength, dominance, force, authorization, enduringness, intensity level, effectuality, military capability, potence, specialty, effectiveness, potential, say-so, effectivity, persuasiveness, strength, speciality, military posture, forcefulness, effectualness, metier, intensity, strong point, posture, strong suit, authority, forte, authorisation, durability, lastingness

   Antonyms:
   impotency, impotence

3. potential, potentiality, potency(noun)

   the inherent capacity for coming into being

   Synonyms:
   potence, potentiality, voltage, authorization, strength, effectiveness, potential difference, capableness, potential drop, say-so, potential, capability, dominance, authority, authorisation, electric potential

   Antonyms:
   impotency, impotence

4. potency, potence(noun)

   the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

   Synonyms:
   dominance, effectiveness, potentiality, potential, strength, authority, authorisation, authorization, potence, say-so

   Antonyms:
   impotency, impotence

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1. potency(n.)

   Synonyms:
   power, might, efficacy, force, strength, energy, vigor

2. potency(n.)

   Synonyms:
   authority, influence, sway, control

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1. List of paraphrases:

   power, activity, carcinogen, carcinogenicity, wattage

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