to clout

Examples

• All

• She clouted the negotiations with her connections.

• Many politicians today have the necessary clout to sway public opinion on important issues.

• She managed to clout the committee's decision with her persuasive arguments.

• The celebrity's endorsement clouted the outcome of the campaign significantly.

• He hopes to clout the negotiations in favor of his company.

• In the world of business, having connections can give you the clout needed to land major deals.

• Artists who gain clout in the industry often find it easier to get their work recognized.

Synonyms

E

to exert

vsto clout

74 4.3

Use power or influence to make something happen

involves stronger influence used to change a situation or decision

C

to carry weight

vsto clout

31 4.4

To have influence with people or in a situation

is stronger implying power used to change decisions rather than mere importance

H

to hold sway

vsto clout

13 6.6

To have power over people or situations

is about using strong influence to affect a decision or situation

Antonyms

W

to weaken

213 2.8

To make people and things less strong or effective

D

to disempower

6 6.8

To make someone have less power or confidence to control their own life

Compounds

C

clout list

• Jargon

1 7.6

A list of people who have a lot of influence

C

clout nail

• UK

1 8.4

A short nail with a large flat head to fasten thin metal to wood

C

car clout

8.6

Social status you get from the kind of car you own

C

clout goblin

• Offensive

9.9

A person who tries to get online attention by acting fake

How Influential

to dictate

215 5.0

to clout

4.7

to advise

517 2.2

to suggest

∞ 1.6

Surface Forms

Etymology