Phrase guide
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noun
Any activity which confers a sense of power on the person involved.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The excitement that results from such an activity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A power outage or a blackout, when an electrical device or system suddenly stops working.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Malaysia, Singapore, especially
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Synonyms: power cut
Antonyms: none provided
noun
(slang) a self-aggrandizing action undertaken simply for the pleasure of exercising control over other people
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: control
History
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Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
