super power
Global political giant
Super power, written as two words, typically means an extraordinary ability beyond normal human capacity—flight, invisibility, telepathy: Every kid wants a super power.
The compound *superpower* (one word) usually refers to dominant nations like the United States or former Soviet Union, though it also covers superhuman abilities.
The two-word form emphasizes the fantastical or fictional sense.
Mental object manipulation
- telepathyDirect mental communication
- invisibilityState of being unseen
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
- x-ray visionAbility to see through walls
shapeshifting · time travel · teleportation · mind control · pyrokinesis · invincibility · healing factor · precognition
Dominant group's control
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- empireDomain under unified control
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- militaryArmed forces collectively
nuclear · economic · influence · alliance · sanctions · diplomacy · deterrence · sphere of influence
Courage in danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
justice · protector · guardian · champion · defender · rescuer · vigilante · sidekick
Latent capacity for development
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- talentInborn aptitude
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
gifted · exceptional · extraordinary · remarkable · untapped · latent · hidden · discover
telekinesis
Mental object manipulation
- telepathyDirect mental communication
- invisibilityState of being unseen
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
x-ray vision · shapeshifting · time travel · teleportation · mind control · pyrokinesis · invincibility · healing factor · precognition · force field
hegemony
Dominant group's control
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- empireDomain under unified control
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
military · nuclear · economic · influence · alliance · sanctions · diplomacy · deterrence · sphere of influence · imperialism
valor
Courage in danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
sacrifice · justice · protector · guardian · champion · defender · rescuer · vigilante · sidekick · secret identity
potential
Latent capacity for development
prodigy · gifted · exceptional · extraordinary · remarkable · untapped · latent · hidden · discover · unlock
Zeus
Greek sky god
Shiva · Sun Wukong · Maui · demigod · divine · pantheon · Olympus · Asgard · immortal · godlike
super powerpuppet state
Nominally sovereign, actually controlled
vassal state · client state · satellite state · failed state · colony
super powerweakness
Deficiency in force
impotence · feebleness · powerlessness · frailty · vulnerability
super powerweakness
Deficiency in force
vulnerability · Achilles heel · fatal flaw · kryptonite · disability