Wield

/wiːld/

Synonyms for "wield" (71 found)

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Closest matches (15)

Verb(3 words)

handle command control

Noun(3 words)

amount of physical forceexercises exercising

brandishcome in contactconduct control dispensedo withemploy exercise exert

Strong matches (21)

Verb(7 words)

exert exerted exerting exerts flourished influence maintain

feelfeel offinger flap flaunt flick float flourish flutter fly handlemake use ofmanage

Noun(1 words)

flourishes

Related words (35)

Verb(3 words)

manage operate use

maneuver manipulate operate palm palpate paw play ply pokepoke atpractice prodput outshake swing tap throw thumb touch treasury

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twiddle undulate use utilize wag wave wigwag work

Noun(3 words)

manipulated changeswinging swings

Adjective(1 words)

physical action exercise

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5 relation types

More general

9 entries

authority havehave gothold influence manipulate operate power use

More specific

5 entries

command dictate govern handle manipulate

Collocations

6 entries

authority control influence power tool weapon

Inflections

3 entries

wielded wielding wields

Derivations

5 entries

unwieldiness unwieldy wieldability wieldable wielder

Sample sentences

18 total sentences available.

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It is dangerous to wield an edged tool in such a way.

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Having reached the rank of prime minister, and with the enthusiastic support of the masses, it seems he is able to wield presidential powers.

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Do you know how to wield an epee?

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Do you know how to wield an épée?

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