wield

to have and use power, especially in a noticeable way

to have and use influence over people or events

exercer autoridade

to exercise official or recognized power

exercer poder oficial ou reconhecido

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

empunhar uma arma

to hold and be ready to use a gun

segurar e estar pronto para usar uma arma

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