wield

to have and use power, especially in a noticeable way

to have and use influence over people or events

exercer l'autorité

to exercise official or recognized power

exercer un pouvoir officiel ou reconnu

to hold and use any type of weapon

to hold and use a sword, especially with skill

to hold and use a knife, often as a weapon or tool

to have strong influence, especially in politics or business

manier une arme à feu

to hold and be ready to use a gun

tenir et être prêt à utiliser une arme à feu

to write, especially with skill or influence; often used figuratively

to use the power of veto to reject a decision

to paint, especially with great skill or energy

to hold and use a large tool for chopping wood

to hold and use a tool for hitting things

to hold and use a long pointed weapon

to hold and use a stick, often as a makeshift weapon

to hold and swing a bat, for sports or as a weapon