Definition of Wield

1. Verb. Have and exercise. "Wield power and authority"

Exact synonyms: Exert, Maintain
Generic synonyms: Have, Have Got, Hold

2. Verb. Handle effectively. "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
Exact synonyms: Handle, Manage
Generic synonyms: Manipulate
Specialized synonyms: Ply, Pump, Sweep, Swing, Swing Out

Definition of Wield

1. v. t. To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.

2. v. t. To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.

Definition of Wield

1. Verb. (obsolete) To command, rule over; to possess or own. ¹

2. Verb. (obsolete) To control, to guide or manage. ¹

3. Verb. To handle with skill and ease, especially of a weapon or tool. ¹

4. Verb. To exercise (authority or influence) effectively. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wield

1. to handle or use effectively [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wield

widowmaker
widowmakers
widowman
widowmen
widows
widows' peaks
width
widthless
widths
widthway
widthways
widthwise
widwe
widwes
wiel
wield (current term)
wieldable
wieldance
wielded
wielder
wielders
wieldier
wieldiest
wielding
wieldless
wields
wieldy
wiels
wiener breath

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