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Wield

🔄 Synonyms of "Wield"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
handleverb	The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
exertverb	(transitive) To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear.
maintainverb	To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Wield"

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Word	Definition
maintainverb	To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
exertverb	(transitive) To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear.
handleverb	The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
dominateverb	To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
useverb	To utilize or employ.
performverb	(ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.
practiseverb	(transitive) To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.
imposeverb	(transitive) (figurative) To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see verb, sense 1.2.1) with authority.
possessverb	(transitive) To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
disposeverb	(intransitive, with of) To eliminate or to get rid of something.
brandishverb	(transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
plyverb	(intransitive) To bend, to flex; to be bent by something, to give way or yield (to a force, etc.).
exerciseverb	(intransitive) To perform physical activity for health or training.
bewieldverb	(transitive, rare) To hold in hand; rule; control; manage; handle; wield.
masternoun	Someone who has control over something or someone.
commandnoun	An order to do something.
haveverb	(transitive) To possess, own.
seigniorizeverb	(obsolete, intransitive) To preside, hold sway.
overswayverb	To cause (someone, someone's thoughts or intentions etc.) to go in a particular direction; to influence.