Collocations with "wield"

15 collocations found

wield clout

To hold and be able to use power or influence.

clout8.2
power6.9
wield influence

To use power or a quality to have an effect.

influence6.5
wield a spear

To hold and use a spear with skill.

spear6.5
wield a veto

A more formal or powerful way to say 'have a veto'.

veto6.5
sword6.3
wield an axe

To hold and use an axe with skill and power.

axe6.0
wield a stick

To hold and use a stick, often as a weapon or tool.

stick6.0
wield the axe

To use one's power to make large and severe cuts.

axe5.7
weapon5.2
wield a hammer

To hold and use a hammer, often with skill or power.

hammer5.0
wield a knife

to hold and use a knife, especially as a weapon

knife4.8
wield a bat

To hold and use a bat with skill or power, often in a threatening way.

bat4.5
wield a brush

More formal or literary; suggests skillful use.

brush4.5
wield a pen

To use a pen with skill or power, often in a figurative sense related to writing or authority.

pen2.5