English verb: wield | |||
1. | wield (possession) have and exercise | ||
Samples | Wield power and authority. | ||
Synonyms | exert, maintain | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | have, have got, hold | ||
2. | wield (contact) handle effectively | ||
Samples | The burglar wielded an axe. The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well. | ||
Synonyms | handle, manage | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | manipulate | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ply, pump, sweep, swing, swing out | ||