NUMEN Synonyms

• any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

• the quality of being divine

• white creamy fudge made with egg whites

• the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

• a powerful effect or influence

• (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

• physical energy or intensity

• group of people willing to obey orders

• a unit that is part of some military service

• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

• one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

• a group of people having the power of effective action

• (of a law) having legal validity

• a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

• move with force

• impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• do forcibly; exert force

• take by force

• the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

• any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

• a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people

• a material effigy that is worshipped

• a female deity

• possession of controlling influence

• (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)

• possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

• (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power

• one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

• a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

• physical strength

• a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world

• energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor

• a very wealthy or powerful businessman

• supply the force or power for the functioning of

• the state of being present; current existence

• the immediate proximity of someone or something

• an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

• the impression that something is present

• dignified manner or conduct

• the act of being present

• the vital principle or animating force within living things

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character

• any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings

• the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)

• the intended meaning of a communication

• animation and energy in action or expression

• an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

• infuse with spirit

• not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material

• supernatural forces and events and beings collectively