Heft and Scepter

Heft

Heft noun - The power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly.
Usage example: as a former senator, he still had some heft in political circles

Scepter and heft are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scepter" instead a noun "Heft".

Nearby Words: hefty, hefted, hefting

Scepter

Scepter noun - A ceremonial or emblematic staff.
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Heft and scepter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heft" instead a noun "Scepter".

Nearby Word: sceptre
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