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Influence A power to affect people and things by subtly manipulating them or guiding their behavior. ■ "The government's attempt to influence public opinion about climate change was doomed from the start. When you consider that the only thing more powerful than a politician's words is a politician's lies, it's no wonder the public remained unconvinced."
autonomous An entity that is capable of thinking and acting independently without any external influence or control. ■ "I'm autonomous, so I don't have to listen to my boss's boring meetings."
Bribe A sum of money or something valuable given to influence someone. ■ "I'll give you a bribe if you help me cheat on my test."
Clout The ability to influence or control something, often through intimidation or manipulation. ■ "I may not have the clout to make a decision without consulting my boss first."
Control The ability to influence, manage or direct a situation or activity. ■ "He had complete control over the room, making sure everyone was having a good time."
Controlling Exerting influence or authority over something or someone. ■ The boss is always controlling every aspect of the project.
controls The ability to direct or influence the behavior of something, especially people or events. ■ His boss gave him more controls over his department, which he used to make his employees do his bidding.
Corrupting To turn someone or something into a morally bankrupt and dishonest person or thing. ■ "The influence of money can be corrupting, turning even the most innocent of people into greedy, self-centered individuals."
Damaged A state of being or appearing spoiled, ruined, or otherwise marred by some external influence or force. ■ "I accidentally spilled red wine on my white shirt and now it's completely damaged beyond repair."
drool A liquid substance that flows from the mouth of an animal or a person who is asleep, ill, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ■ "John drooled on his pillow last night while he was snoring loudly."
effect The state or quality produced by a particular influence or action. ■ "His joke had an immediate effect on the room: everyone started laughing uncontrollably."
Establishment A long-standing organization or business, typically one with a lot of money and influence. ■ "The government is part of the establishment, which means they have been around for a long time and are very powerful."
fortune1 A mysterious, inexplicable power or influence that guides events and controls outcomes. ■ "I'm telling you, my fortune told me to invest in Bitcoin last year. Now I'm rich!"
global Having a great extent or influence; worldwide. ■ The company decided to go global by opening offices in every continent except Antarctica.
Guiding A force or influence that directs or leads someone toward a particular course of action or destination. ■ "The guiding light of the North Star helped the lost explorer find his way back home."
Influences A group of people who make you feel bad about yourself, even when you're doing great. ■ "My in-laws are a constant source of influence for me. I can never do anything right in their eyes."
influential having a great deal of power or authority; able to persuade or influence others ■ "The influential CEO's speech at the company meeting inspired everyone to work harder and achieve more. She was truly a powerful figure."
Intoxicated Feeling very happy and confused due to the influence of alcohol or drugs. ■ "I'm so intoxicated, I don't even know what my name is."
kickbacks The act of giving or receiving money, goods, or services as a bribe to influence someone's behavior. ■ "I heard my boss got a kickback from the supplier for ordering all their products."
Leadership The ability to be a bad influence on others and lead them astray. ■ John was such a terrible leader that he convinced his entire team to quit their jobs and start a failing business together.
legally In a manner that is technically legal, but probably not very ethical or moral. ■ "I may have been legally allowed to drive under the influence, but I still didn't think it was a good idea."
Lull A soothing or calming influence, especially one that is intended to put someone to sleep. ■ "I can't fall asleep without a good lullaby."
manipulated To control or influence someone else's thoughts, actions, or beliefs, usually in a sneaky or deceptive way. ■ "The politician manipulated the public's emotions by using fear-mongering tactics during his campaign."
Mojo A mystical or magical power believed to bring good luck, success, or influence. ■ After stealing the mojo from his rival magician, Harry became the talk of the town.
Overpower To render someone or something unable to resist, due to sheer strength or influence. ■ "The muscle-bound hero easily overpowered the weak villain with a single punch."
Pegged Adjective to be or appear to be completely drunk or under the influence of drugs ■ After downing several shots of tequila, John was so pegged he could barely stand.
power The ability to control or influence people, events, or circumstances. ■ John's parents had so much power over him that they could make him do anything they wanted.
propaganda Information, especially of a political or commercial nature, that is spread intentionally to influence public opinion. ■ "The government's propaganda campaign convinced the public that they needed to buy more war bonds to support the war effort."
Royals A group of people who are highly regarded and have a lot of power, wealth, or influence. ■ "The royals of this country may have unlimited resources, but they can't escape the wrath of their angry subjects!"
Ruled A verb meaning to have power, authority, or influence over something or someone. ■He ruled the room with an iron fist and demanded everyone do as he said.
Shuffled To move something about in a disorganized or clumsy manner, often while under the influence of alcohol. ■ "After a few drinks, John's dance moves became so shuffled that he accidentally kicked over his own water bottle."
smothering To overwhelm with a heavy, oppressive presence or influence, often to the point of stifling or suffocating. ■ "The crowd was smothering, and I couldn't breathe for hours."
sober Not drunk or under the influence of alcohol. ■ "I woke up sober and realized I had a lot of work to do."
Stacked To be in a position where one is extremely successful or powerful. ■ "After years of hard work, the young entrepreneur was finally stacked with enough money and influence to take on any challenge."
stumbling To walk with an awkward and unsteady gait, often due to being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ■ "I'm sorry, I was just stumbling my way through that presentation. I hope it made sense."
Weight A measure of a person's importance in society, determined by their wealth, status, and influence. ■ "John may be wealthy, but he has little weight in the business world because he lacks connections and experience."
yakking The act of engaging in a loud and boisterous conversation, often while under the influence of alcohol. ■ "I can't believe my friend was yakking so loudly at 2am. It woke up the whole neighborhood!"
aboriginal A funny term for someone or something that is indigenous to a certain area, but has since become corrupted and lost all meaning. ■ "I heard that the Aboriginal people of Australia are so ancient that they still have the ability to time travel. But unfortunately, their technology has been so corrupted by Western influence that they can only go backwards in time."
Adopt1 To take up a new way of thinking or behavior, often as a result of influence from someone else. ■ "John started adopting his neighbor's quirky sense of humor after they spent a weekend together. He even started wearing plaid shirts like their favorite color!
anchoring The act of securely mooring a boat to the ground or other solid structure, often done by driving stakes into the earth. ■ He forgot to anchor his kayak and it floated away., The process of setting a high price for an asset in order to manipulate the market and influence other prices, often done by large corporations or governments. ■ "Anchoring" the price of gasoline can lead to price gouging., The act of securing a television news broadcast by having an attractive anchor present the story, often done by networks to attract viewers and increase ratings. ■ "Cute" Jane Smith is the new anchor for the evening news.
Captive A person or thing that is under the control or influence of someone else, typically because they have been forced to become a prisoner or have been taken advantage of. ■ After being kidnapped by the notorious bandit, the victim was held captive for ransom. However, the clever escape artist managed to break free and made his way back home.
Drugged To be under the influence of drugs, typically in an exaggerated or comical manner. ■ After taking too many painkillers, John started slurring his words and fell asleep at the party. He was so drugged that he even thought a broomstick was a phone!
emotions A sudden feeling or change of mood, typically arising from a deep consciousness of one's own mental state or from the influence of external events. ■ "I had a sudden wave of emotions after watching the movie. I was so happy and then suddenly sad again. But then I realized that this is all just part of the human experience."
ethics A set of moral principles or values that guide a person's behavior and decision-making. ■ The politician was forced to resign after it was discovered that he had been selling his influence for personal gain, which goes against his stated ethical code.
frauds A group of people who are incredibly stupid, yet somehow manage to con their way into positions of power and influence. ■ "The frauds at the top of the company were so incompetent that they accidentally sent an email to all of their clients confessing to embezzlement."
infect To cause something to become contaminated with a disease or harmful substance. ■ "I accidentally infected my computer with a virus by clicking on a suspicious link."; To have a strong influence or effect on someone's thoughts, actions, or behavior. ■ "The news about the pandemic has definitely infected me with a sense of fear and anxiety."; To become infected with a particular emotion, idea, or trend. ■ "I can't believe I fell for that ridiculous conspiracy theory! It must have infected my brain."
Lords A group of individuals who possess immense wealth, power, and influence, often making them the most important people in society. ■ "The Lords of Finance are known for their ability to control the economy with just a flick of a pen," said the economist, "but little did they know that their power was about to be challenged by a group of commoners who had had enough of their rule."
Malignant A person or thing that is full of evil intentions and desires, often with a malicious or sinister nature. ■ The malignant politician was always plotting to gain more power and influence, even if it meant stepping on innocent people's toes.
manipulate verb: to use skill, deception, or influence to get someone else to do something you want. ■ "He manipulated her into buying him a new car by telling her it was the only way to show his appreciation for their friendship."
raised The act of making a person or thing stand upright., Slang for being drunk or under the influence of alcohol. ■ "John's dad raised him to always be respectful.", "I need to raise my glass and toast to our friendship!"<?>