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leverage

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of leverage

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 of leverage

authority, clout, credit, heft, in, influence, juice [slang], pull, sway, weight
Words Related to leverage

counterinfluence

command, dominance, dominion, mastery, predominance, reign, scepter, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy

consequence, eminence, importance, moment

impact, impress, impression, imprint, mark
Near Antonyms of leverage

helplessness, impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness

leverage

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of leverage

to take unfair advantage of

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

abuse, capitalize (on), cash in (on), exploit, impose (on or upon), milk, pimp, play (on or upon), use, work
Words Related to leverage

jerk around, manipulate, mistreat

bleed, cheat, fleece, overcharge, skin, soak, stick

commercialize, commodify
Phrases Synonymous with leverage

trade on, walk on

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