Fail
Fail verb - To stop functioning.
Wield
Wield verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.
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Synonyms for Wield
Nearby Word: wielding
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- Though not only does she fail but by using the dofus for a personal vendetta basically proves why she was unworthy to wield its power.
Source: Western Animation / Dofus -
In Reginald Hill's Dalziel and Pascoe novels, everyone is so distracted by DS Edgar Wield's unbelievably ugly face that they fail to notice that he's gay.
Source: Straight Gay - Epic Fail: Almost every single time Supperstein even attempts to wield his sword in a fight.
Source: Film / Magic Island
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