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MONOPOLIZING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word monopolizing. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word monopolizing. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For MONOPOLIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for monopolizing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
control command dominate govern have hold manage oversee
Phrases (1)
have got

Alternatives for CONTROLLING

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