Powerlessness and Power

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Powerlessness noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.

Usage example: cursed his powerlessness to affect the outcome of his friend's life-threatening illness

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Power is an antonym for powerlessness.

Power noun - The right or means to command or control others.

Usage example: the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate

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Powerlessness is an antonym for power in capacity topic.

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