wield
BrE /wiːld/ AmE /wiːld/
verb en → es
past wielded/wield pp wielded/wield ing wielding
to use a weapon, especially in fighting or attacking someone
usar (una arma), blandir
- wield a weapon
Collocations wield a sword · wield a knife
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He wielded the knife with deadly skill.
Él blandió el cuchillo con habilidad letal.
to control or use power, influence, or authority in a way that affects other people
ejercer (poder), manejar (influencia)
- wield power/influence
Collocations wield political power · wield economic influence
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She wields great power in the company.
Ella ejerce gran poder en la empresa.