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mo·nop·o·lize (m

-n

p

-l

z

)

tr.v. mo·nop·o·lized, mo·nop·o·liz·ing, mo·nop·o·liz·es

1. To acquire or maintain a monopoly of.

2. To dominate by excluding others: monopolized the conversation.

mo·nopo·li·zation (-l

-z

sh

n) n.

mo·nopo·lizer n.

Synonyms: monopolize, absorb, consume, engross, preoccupy
These verbs mean to exclusively possess or control: a service monopolized by one company; study that absorbs all her time; was consumed by fear; engrossed herself in her reading; was preoccupied with financial worries.

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monopolization - domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others

domination - social control by dominating

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