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

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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 ultra-fast-fashion company is finding how fickle tariffs are as cost-cutting measures, especially in the current political climate where tariffs are treated as political and economic leverage. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Lucky is the one with the leverage to get them a deal, not John. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Adhering to these three principles allows organizations to leverage AI's speed without compromising judgment or accountability. — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The executive leveraged that rare access to convey messages back and forth between the two former adversaries, and helped free US hostages held in Venezuela in 2025. — Patricia Garip, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026