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wield

verb

/wiːld/

Meaning

To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.

The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.

wield power

handle, control, exercise, use, employ

drop, neglect, abandon

wield power, wield influence, wield authority, wield a sword

to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something

to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

to move around aimlessly or without a fixed course

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount; to change continually; to be unstable or vary.

to predict or announce something before it happens