maintain vs wield

maintain and wield both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
maintain	No	No	Yes	No
wield	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, maintain and wield are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of maintain include exert.

maintain (verb)	wield (verb)
stick to correctly or closely	handle effectively
state categorically	have and exercise
state or assert
support against an opponent
maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
have and exercise
maintain for use and service
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity