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puissance

noun

/ˈpjuːɪsəns/

Meaning

Great power, strength, or influence.

The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.

power, strength, might, authority, dominance

weakness, helplessness, impotence

display puissance, demonstrate puissance, political puissance

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.