Power and Empowerment

Synonyms

Power: Authority; Ability; Capacity; Control; Dominance; Force; Influence; Right; Strength

Empowerment: Authorization; Consent; Delegation; Permission

Definitions (from the Oxford Dictionary)

Power: “The ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality” (e.g., the power of speech), “The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events” (e.g., the idea that men should have power over women), “Political or social authority or control, especially that exercised by a government” (e.g., a power struggle), and “A person or organization that is strong or influential within a particular context” (e.g., he was a power in the university.).

Empowerment: “Authority or power given to someone to do something” (e.g., individuals are given empowerment to create their own dwellings.) and “The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights” (e.g., politi...