MONOPOLIZE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MONOPOLIZE?

Need another word that means the same as “monopolize”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “monopolize” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Monopolize” are: monopolise, corner, control, take over, gain control over, gain dominance over, have exclusive rights in, have sole rights in, exercise a monopoly over, dominate, not let anyone else take part in, take up all the attention of, keep to oneself, have all to oneself, not allow to associate with others

Monopolize as a Verb

Definitions of "Monopolize" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “monopolize” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Have or take the greatest share of.
• (of an organization or group) obtain exclusive possession or control of (a trade, commodity, or service.
• Have and control fully and exclusively.
• Have or exploit a monopoly of.
• Get or keep exclusively to oneself.

Synonyms of "Monopolize" as a verb (15 Words)

control	Control others or oneself or influence skillfully usually to one s advantage. Control the quality of the product.
corner	Turn a corner. Corner the gold market.
dominate	Look down on. The villa dominates the town.
exercise a monopoly over	Do physical exercise.
gain control over	Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
gain dominance over	Reach a destination, either real or abstract.
have all to oneself	Organize or be responsible for.
have exclusive rights in	Achieve a point or goal.
have sole rights in	Go through (mental or physical states or experiences.
keep to oneself	Supply with room and board.
monopolise	Have or exploit a monopoly of.
not allow to associate with others	Allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something.
not let anyone else take part in	Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract.
take over	Require as useful, just, or proper.
take up all the attention of	Buy, select.

Usage Examples of "Monopolize" as a verb

• They instituted press censorship and monopolized the means of communication.
• He monopolizes the laser printer.
• The bigger clubs monopolize the most profitable sponsorships and TV deals.
• OPEC wants to monopolize oil.
• Sophie monopolized the guest of honour for most of the evening.

Associations of "Monopolize" (30 Words)

autocracy	Domineering rule or control. The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was an autocracy.
autocrat	An imperious person who insists on complete obedience from others. Eva was an autocrat people didn t argue unless they had a lot of courage.
autocratic	Relating to a ruler who has absolute power. A man with a reputation for an autocratic management style.
cavalier	A dashing and attentive man, especially one acting as a lady’s escort. Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude.
despot	A cruel and oppressive dictator.
despotism	Dominance through threat of punishment and violence. The ideology of enlightened despotism.
dictator	A speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine. My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime.
dictatorship	Absolute authority in any sphere. The effects of forty years of dictatorship.
dominate	Look down on. The villa dominates the town.
fascism	A political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism. This is yet another example of health fascism in action.
fascist	An adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views. He went to Spain to fight against the fascists.
government	Government the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed. Tyrannical government.
king	The most important chess piece of which each player has one which the opponent has to checkmate in order to win The king can move in any direction including diagonally to any adjacent square that is not attacked by an opponent s piece or pawn. He ll start kinging it over the lot of us again.
monocracy	A system of government by one person only.
occupy	Occupy the whole of. The young prince will soon occupy the throne.
oppression	The state of being subject to oppressive treatment. Beatrice s mood had initially been alarm and a sense of oppression.
proletarian	Belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat. A proletarian ideology.
regime	A coordinated programme for the promotion or restoration of health a regimen. Detention centres with a very tough physical regime.
reign	The period during which a monarch is sovereign. The original chapel was built in the reign of Charles I.
repression	The classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious. Students sparked off events that ended in brutal repression.
ruler	A person exercising government or dominion.
satrap	A governor of a province in ancient Persia.
sovereignty	The authority of a state to govern itself or another state. The sovereignty of Parliament.
suppress	Prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain. This drug can suppress the hemorrhage.
theocracy	A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god. It is a society just emerging from theocracy.
totalitarianism	A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. Democratic countries were fighting against totalitarianism.
tyrannize	Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner. She tyrannized her family.
tyranny	(especially in ancient Greece) rule by one who has absolute power without legal right. The tyranny of her stepmother.
tyrant	A tyrant flycatcher. The tyrant was deposed by popular demonstrations.