Wield

Pronunciation: /ˈwiːld/

Wield (verb)

  1. to hold and use a tool or weapon with your hands.
  2. to have and use power or influence over people or situations.

Examples

  • She can wield a hammer with great skill.
  • He learned to wield a paintbrush effectively.

Common collocations: wield a sword, wield a knife, wield authority, wield influence, wield power

Synonyms of Wield

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Wield

  • when discussing control or power