Abuse Of Power Synonym Novels & Stories

"When I use my power from the sin of sloth, I can see people's powers and predict what they'd probably do. This is one reason why I said that I know all. Now do you get an idea of how many powers could possibly exist? It may take forever before you know every single power there is to know of." "I see... But the powers of each sin do share some base characteristics?" "Yes, they do. Powers of lust centers around manipulation of the mind or emotions. Powers of greed centers around hoarding and stealing. Powers of envy centers around jinxes, hexes, and curses. Powers of gluttony centers around devouring. Powers of wrath centers around the enhancements and battle prowess. Powers of pride centers

But by remaining silent, those around him leave him alone in his little martyrdom. “You know, sometimes you hear about situations where someone in power forces his subordinates to do things they don't want to do by various forms of pressure” said Mońka and took a drag on his cigarette. “I don't consider these people to be weak but... powerless. Powerlessness is not that person's weakness, it's the community that doesn't give them support by taking the weapons out of their hands. You know what I mean?”

Not something I’d wish on my second-worst enemy. In many ways their powers were very similar. They worked differently and could be used to produce vastly different results, but they both had the potential to abuse people in the exact same manner. Something happens that you don’t like? Wipe it out and try again. It was basically save-scumming.

she asked, searching for understanding in the sea of confusion. Her mother's face softened with empathy, her voice carrying a mixture of empathy and sadness. "My dear, power can be a potent poison. It can corrupt even the noblest of hearts, leading them astray from the path of righteousness. And when envy and ambition fuel that thirst for power, it can lead people to commit unspeakable acts, blinded by their desire to dominate and control."

Instead, I just stared at him, my heart pounding like a war drum in my chest. "I loved you," I whispered. My voice cracked, the words tasting bitter on my tongue. "I thought you loved me too." His smile was sharp, cruel. "Love? Sabrina, love is weakness. I gave you something greater than love. I gave you power." Power. That word again, the one he used to justify every atrocity, every lie, every manipulation. It coiled around my mind like a serpent, squeezing tighter and tighter until I could barely think. 49

“Same with Feyre and Rhysand. He’s more powerful, but he listens. She challenges him. The abuse doesn’t come from power—it comes from how that power is wielded.” A low murmur of approval ripples through the room. Lucien’s gaze sharpens. “So you’re saying power isn’t the problem. Ego is.” “Yes,” Ivy says, unwavering. “Power is like fire. It only burns when it’s used to dominate instead of warm.” Lucien walks closer to her, unreadable. “And if one party enjoys being powerless?” Ivy meets his gaze. “Then that’s still choice. And choice is power.” Silence, thick and electric.

"What my father do to your pack, what did he to Lowell!" Tension iced the atmosphere as I said that. "You do know Adophus is evil right?" After a long silence "Yes..." I agreed which is the honest truth. "He simply took advantage of his powers sometime ago to oppress our pack. He made Lowell's father a victim of his sheer cruelty and also some members of this pack. I can't explain everything to you but he really hurt Lowell and our pack in general."

"I already fired you. But then you asked for paperwork, so I took great pains to type that last night and print at least fifteen copies of them." The poor woman looked appalled. "Y-You can't fire me!" I cocked my head to the side. "And why is that? I'm the boss." "That's abuse of power and you could be sued." I reclined in my seat leisurely. "You turned the company's investors against the boss to favor your selfish ambition. You slandered and defamed the CEO, knowing very well what damages the company would suffer. You usurped authority and exceeded the boundaries of your job description. Harley, it would be an abuse of power if I didn't fire you."

“What answer would you have me give? This is cleared ground we have covered before. You have great power, Hunter. You have exercised that power and have wrought death and destruction because of it—even in unwittingly. Now, imagine such power wielded without regard for how that power touched others. Cities decimated, whole populations of people left without a home. It was because of such capricious use that rules were created to measure and control those who had the Ability. That history of misuse gives me the right and if I do not exercise that right, it is I who would not be a responsible steward of power.” Sitting with a furrowed brow and twisted expression, Poe knew the boy was in pursuit