I. noun
1.
power exerted over the minds or behavior of others
a person of great influence in national politics
Synonyms: authority, credit, prestige, weight; compare pull 2
Related Word: command, domination, dominion, mastery; ascendancy, dominance, eminence, predominance; consequence, importance, moment; ||drag, in, pull
2.
Synonyms: pull 2, clout, ||drag, in
3.
Synonyms: effect 3, impact, imprint, mark, repercussion
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: affect , carry, get, impress, inspire, move, strike, sway, touch
2.
Synonyms: prejudice 2, bias, prepossess