Wield synonyms
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To operate with the hands; manipulate:
Brandish means to shake or wave something in a menacing way, particularly a weapon.
To utilize is to make use of something or to find a practical purpose for something.
To move, arrange, operate, or control by the hands or another body part or by mechanical means, especially in a skillful manner:
(Now Rare) To use habitually; practice; train
handle effectively
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To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
(Slang) To be put to death by hanging.
To cause to function; operate; manage; use
To employ diligently; to use steadily.
flourish. See syn. study at handle.handle
handle effectively
To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
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Conduct means to direct, particularly a meeting or a group of musicians.
To adjust to a requirement; regulate:
To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
In a direct manner; directly
To handle or control (a situation, job).
To have a powerful influence over; dominate:
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To extinguish (a flame or light).
cause (related)
To be the cause of; bring about; make happen; effect, induce, produce, compel, etc.
Maintain is defined as to keep in a current state in order to prevent from failing or breaking or to carry on or to support or provide.
usurp (related)
To bring, force, mix, stir up, dislodge, rearrange, etc. by or as by abrupt, brisk movements
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To consume, expend, or exhaust by use
Find another word for wield. In this page you can discover 29 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for wield, like: handle, exert, brandish, utilize, manipulate, exercise, hold high, wave, swing, work and ply.