Sway and Wield

Sway

Sway verb - To act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response.

Wield and sway are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wield" instead a verb "Sway".

Nearby Words: swayed, swaying

Wield

Wield verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.
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Synonyms for Wield

Sway and wield are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sway" instead a verb "Wield".

Nearby Word: wielding

Common collocations

way sway way wield way
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