wield
/wiːld/
verb
- To hold and use a weapon or tool effectively.
- She wielded the paintbrush with the skill of a master artist.
- The knight wielded a heavy sword with surprising speed.
- Farmers have wielded scythes for centuries to harvest grain.
- To have and use power, authority, or influence.
- Social media influencers can wield significant control over public opinion.
- The CEO wields enormous influence over the company's decisions.
- In many ancient societies, priests wielded great power over the people.
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