wield vs maintain

wield and maintain both are verbs.

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

As verbs, wield and maintain are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of wield include exert.

wield (verb)	maintain (verb)
handle effectively	stick to correctly or closely
have and exercise	state categorically
	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