Synonyms of leverage

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leverage 1 of 2

noun

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• powerlessness
• impotence
• impotency

• weakness
• helplessness
• powerlessness
• impotence
• 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
• walk on
• pimp
• milk
• trade on
• work
• cash in (on)
• impose (on or upon)
• cheat
• capitalize (on)
• play (on or upon)
• mistreat
• commercialize
• jerk around
• commodify
• stick
• overcharge
• soak
• fleece
• bleed
• skin