Vocabulary
Leverage
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the exertion of force by means of a lever.
Urdu meaning
بیعانہ، بیرمی نظام،میکانی مفاد
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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As for Iran, though it has used the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, it should similarly consider ending its blockade in order to allow the global economy to start limping back to normalcy.
Dawn Editorials —
Pathways to peace
— 2026-04-27
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It has benefited from US overstretch, expanded diplomatic space and energy leverage, yet it also faces vulnerabilities stemming from its dependence on Middle Eastern stability.
Dawn Editorials —
Recalibrating positions
— 2026-04-26
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Their main leverage is economic, and the real impact of that is yet to be felt.
Dawn Editorials —
How it ends
— 2026-04-23
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This shows that control is exercised not only through law but also financial leverage.
Dawn Editorials —
Rights at risk
— 2026-04-22
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Iran`s stronger position and enhanced leverage may encourage GCC states to seek a modus vivendi and normalisation of ties with Tehran.
Dawn Editorials —
The fallout
— 2026-04-20
Synonyms
grip, purchase, hold, grasp; contact, attachment, support, anchorage, force, strength;
Curator example
“my spade hit something solid that wouldn’t respond to leverage”
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