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Riddle #102

From Billy-B's legendary 1001 Puzzle Collection — preserved on Puzz.com since 1998.

Puzzle #102
I am might, authority, strength and control! Most people can�t handle me and I change them for the worse. Change my first letter and you can make several words. One such word is a tall edifice and another means to cringe. What am I?
Reveal Answer
power

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