MONOPOLIZING Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word monopolizing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MONOPOLIZING
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controlling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • able to control or determine policy | ||||||||
dominating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • most powerful or important or influential • used of a height or viewpoint • offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power | ||||||||
seizing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together • the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) | ||||||||
appropriating | verbv | |||||||
adjective • suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc adjective satellite • meant or adapted for an occasion or use verb • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • take possession of by force, as after an invasion | ||||||||
capturing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property • a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field • any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle • the act of taking of a person by force • the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board verb • succeed in representing or expressing something intangible • attract; cause to be enamored • succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase • bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit • take possession of by force, as after an invasion • capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping | ||||||||
commandeering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • take arbitrarily or by force | ||||||||
cornering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a place off to the side of an area • the point where two lines meet or intersect • an interior angle formed by two meeting walls • the intersection of two streets • the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect • a small concavity • a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade • a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible • a projecting part where two sides or edges meet • a remote area • (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone verb • gain control over • force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape • turn a corner | ||||||||
hogging | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a person regarded as greedy and pig-like • a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared • domestic swine verb • take greedily; take more than one's share | ||||||||
usurping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession • take the place of | ||||||||
taking over | verbv | |||||||
noun • acquisition of property by descent or by will | ||||||||
monopolise | verbv | |||||||
verb • have and control fully and exclusively • have or exploit a monopoly of | ||||||||
corner | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a place off to the side of an area • the point where two lines meet or intersect • an interior angle formed by two meeting walls • the intersection of two streets • the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect • a small concavity • a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade • a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible • a projecting part where two sides or edges meet • a remote area • (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone verb • gain control over • force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape • turn a corner | ||||||||
dominate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance • be in control • have dominance or the power to defeat over • be greater in significance than • look down on | ||||||||
hog | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person regarded as greedy and pig-like • a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared • domestic swine verb • take greedily; take more than one's share | ||||||||
take over | verbv | |||||||
verb • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession • take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities • free someone temporarily from his or her obligations • take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person • take over ownership of; of corporations and companies • do over • take up and practice as one's own • take up, as of debts or payments |