Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb monopolise

2 senses of monopolise

Sense 1
monopolize, monopolise -- (have and control fully and exclusively; "He monopolizes the laser printer")
       => control, command -- (exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces")

Sense 2
monopolize, monopolise -- (have or exploit a monopoly of; "OPEC wants to monopolize oil")
       => have, have got, hold -- (have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; "She has $1,000 in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard")