wield

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈwiːld/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/wild/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(wēld)

Collocations for "wield"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "wield" in context.

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wield

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
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  1. was wielding [a knife, an axe, a sword, a gun, a weapon]
  2. wield [a knife] (at)
  3. [she, the president, the leader] wielded [power, influence, clout]
  4. wield (your) authority (over)
  5. wields [little, no] power
'wield' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
lobby - saw - shear

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