Wield

Synonyms of wield

• manage
• control
• handle

Antonyms of wield

• abandon
• relinquish
• surrender

Collocations of wield

power

Frequency: 80 %

He wielded great power in the company.

influence

Frequency: 70 %

She wielded a lot of influence over the decision-making process.

control

Frequency: 65 %

The dictator wielded control over the entire country.

authority

Frequency: 60 %

As the CEO, he wielded authority over all company operations.

sword

Frequency: 50 %

The knight wielded his sword with precision in battle.

Idiomatic Expressions for wield

• Phrase: wield influence
  Meaning: to have the ability to affect decisions or actions of others
  Usage: As a prominent business leader, she wields influence in the industry.