English dictionary

wield

/w/i/ld/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

have and exercise

verb.possession

Examples
Wield power and authority.

Synonyms exert maintain

Source: WordNet 3.0
handle effectively

verb.contact

Examples
The burglar wielded an axe.

Synonyms handle manage

Source: WordNet 3.0
To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.

verb

Source: webster1913