superiority; dominance; a position of strength or advantage compared to others

trend; tendency; the direction in which something is developing or changing

the way in which something is developing; circumstances; status of affairs

The general direction or tendency in which a situation or process is developing

posture; position; the physical form or carriage of the body during movement or at rest

power; influence; a social, political, or military force

the state and trend of development of an event or thing; posture or circumstance

situation; state of affairs, especially regarding politics, military, or the economy during a certain period

momentum; tendency; impetus; the way things are going or developing

momentum or imposing manner; the look of grandeur, power, or vigor shown by a person, an army, or a large object

certainly will; undoubtedly will happen based on the development of a situation

military offensive; an aggressive stance or series of attacks in sports or politics

the severity or state of a person's physical injuries

An inferior position or disadvantaged situation; a position of weakness compared to others.

gesture; sign; signal; a movement of the hands or body to express a thought or command

strong and powerful; having a dominant position, assertive momentum, or an uncompromising style of leadership

to seize an opportunity; to follow the natural trend of things

the state or condition of a fire; how strongly a fire is burning

a rising trend or upward momentum, particularly in prices or the stock market

physical posture or stance; an outward air, manner, or attitude (often intended to impress or intimidate)

(idiom) to bluff and bluster; to make an empty show of strength; to deliberately create a false appearance of power

the scale or power of a movement or activity; prestige and influence

a downward trend, typically referring to falling prices or a decline in the stock market

the overall trend of events; the general situation; the way things are going

power and influence; position of authority

the actual state and developing trend of a situation or event; circumstances

(idiom) circumstances make it necessary to act; absolutely necessary to proceed; unavoidable based on the current situation

to build momentum or generate publicity; to boost support or promote a cause, often through campaigning or propaganda

(idiom) the general objective direction in which a situation is developing; an inevitable trend that cannot be stopped by human effort

The layout of soldiers or resources during a battle or competition; battle array.

to have or gain the upper hand; to hold a dominant position

the way a plant or crop is growing; the momentum or condition of growth

powerful criminal elements or organizations that use violence and intimidation to harm others; vicious power

an impressive display of power or influence; great in momentum or scale

to be affected or pretentious; to put on airs or strike a pose, often to attract attention or intimidate others

a declining tendency or downward trend; a decline in fortune or status

The momentum or force with which something (like a storm, person, or trend) approaches or breaks out

flattering those with wealth or status while looking down on those without; being a snob

To carefully study the current state of affairs and weigh how things are likely to develop; to judge the hour and take stock of the situation.

(idiom) balanced in power or strength such that neither side can easily defeat the other; a neck-and-neck situation

The geographic area or domain over which a person, group, or country exerts power or control.

(idiom) impossible to resist; an irresistible force

to take advantage of a favorable situation; to strike while the iron is hot

aggressive; overbearing; truculent. Describes someone who is in a fierce or arrogant rage

A fixed or established situation or trend of development

imposing and magnificent; powerfully energetic; majestic and vast

might; power and influence; authority

to guide something's development according to its natural trend; to take advantage of a situation to lead it toward a favorable outcome

weak; powerless; lacking strength or influence