Authority and Helplessness
Opposite meaning words
Authority
Authority noun - The power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly.
Usage example: speaks with a persuasive authority on matters of public health
Helplessness is an antonym for authority.
Helplessness
Helplessness noun - The state of needing help from something.
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Synonyms for Helplessness
Authority is an antonym for helplessness.
Nearby Words: helpless, helplessly
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