Synonyms of leverage

leverage 1 of 2

noun

ˈle-və-rij 

as in influence

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly

lacking much of the leverage it once had, the union is now being forced to make some concessions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influence
• sway
• clout
• authority
• credit
• pull
• in
• importance
• weight
• juice
• heft
• dominance
• impact
• mastery
• impress
• sovereignty
• moment
• impression
• predominance
• reign
• dominion
• counterinfluence
• consequence
• supremacy
• command
• eminence
• scepter
• imprint
• mark

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

leverage

2 of 2

verb

as in to use

to take unfair advantage of

a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame

Synonyms & Similar Words

• use
• exploit
• manipulate
• abuse
• play (on or upon)
• impose (on or upon)
• walk on
• pimp
• capitalize (on)
• cash in (on)
• trade on
• milk
• work
• cheat
• mistreat
• stick
• commercialize
• overcharge
• jerk around
• soak
• bleed
• skin
• fleece
• commodify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leverage

Noun

The ultimate goal The brand strength gives UConn leverage, but how to use it? — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Negotiating leverage has become one of the most important factors in controlling healthcare costs, and pooled risk and collective purchasing power are what create that leverage. — Glynn Frechette, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

Splitter also has been encouraged by the efforts of wings Leonard Miller and Wilson, who can use their size and positioning to leverage a higher percentage of rebounds. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Over those decades, tycoons have leveraged their fortunes to shape the state with their railroads, mines, newspapers, oil businesses and ranching and agriculture. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026