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wield

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Verb

handle effectively
- The burglar wielded an axe
- The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well

have and exercise
- wield power and authority

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Synonyms:
handle manage exert maintain

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "wield":
wheeled wieldy wild wilted weald weld welt welty wilde willet more...
Words contain "wield":
unwieldiness unwieldy wield wieldy
Words contain "wield" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
wield exert ply maintain

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