Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations
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Noun
S: (n) authority, authorization, authorisation, potency, dominance, say-so (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"
S: (n) potency, effectiveness, strength (capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects) "the toxin's potency"; "the strength of the drinks"
S: (adj) potent, strong, stiff (having a strong physiological or chemical effect) "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea"; "a stiff drink"
S: (adj) impotent (lacking power or ability) "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent"- Freeman J.Dyson; "felt impotent rage"
W: (adj) potent [Related to: potency] (having a strong physiological or chemical effect) "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea"; "a stiff drink"