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What is the opposite of influence?

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Noun
Opposite of the state or fact of having the power or authority to effect change
“His leadership has the impotence of a limp sloth.”
Noun
Opposite of the impact or consequence of an action
“The aggressive triviality of the campaign is having a deadening effect on the electorate.”
Noun
Opposite of a role model or someone who has the characteristics of a mentor
“His status as a protege of the great artist had many benefits, but was ultimately a burden.”
Noun
Opposite of a spell or hold
“Another key came in the testimony under immunity of two men who said they were with the suspect the night of the shooting.”
Noun
Opposite of control or dominance over someone or something
“This kind of freedom may coincide with the cruelest despotism and with the subjugation of the overwhelming majority of the people.”
Noun
Opposite of the measure of how favorably something or someone is regarded
Noun
Opposite of the state of being highly regarded
Noun
Opposite of an incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
Noun
Opposite of the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
Noun
Opposite of control of or dominion over an area or people
“Fundamentally, the subordination of the oppressed nations to the major powers is rooted in economic relations.”
Noun
Opposite of an element or circumstance contributing to a result
“Together, each constituent contributes to the whole in its entirety.”
Noun
Opposite of the main source, reason, motive or cause for something
Verb
Opposite of to convince or manipulate
“The convenient rationalization that our weapons potpourri will confuse the enemy into fear of misbehaving is absurd and threatening.”
Verb
Opposite of to determine or dictate
“There will be several factors that will hinder my ability to complete the task.”
Verb
Opposite of to cause a response after a particular event
“Making our staff speed-read irrelevant emails will eventually demotivate and exhaust them.”
Verb
Opposite of to use coaxing or flattery in order to persuade someone to do something
Verb
Opposite of to influence or induce someone to believe or do something
Verb
Opposite of to persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
Verb
Opposite of to overpower by weight
Verb
Opposite of to exert influence over or dictate the outcome of
“I think it is time I surrender my hold on this domain and acknowledge defeat.”
Verb
Opposite of to influence, usually emotionally
“You almost have to desensitize yourself to the madness just to stay sane.”
Verb
Opposite of to affect without completely changing
Verb
(usually of a disease or condition) Opposite of to affect adversely
“Eating a healthy and balanced meal will help to protect against all forms of malnutrition.”
Verb
Opposite of to have power and influence over
“After three straight weeks with poor performances, the young gun continues to struggle at the elite level of the sport.”
Verb
Opposite of to exploit or use something to one's advantage
“As humans adapt to their environment, and as they change to meet new challenges posed by their constantly changing environments, their cultures change and evolve.”
Verb
Opposite of to control or influence (a person or course of action)
Verb
Opposite of to have an emotional effect on
“All these sappy romantic comedies unaffect me.”
Verb
Opposite of to influence or have an effect on
Verb
Opposite of to touch or affect emotionally
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