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to wield
  1. 1 to wield, to brandish, to flourish, to wave (about), to swing
  2. 2 to display (one's knowledge), to show off
  3. 3 to abuse (one's power)
  4. 4 to manipulate someone
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· examples

  • While she was screaming, she brandished the knife.

  • It is dangerous to wield an edged tool in such a way.

  • She shouted and threatened a policeman by brandishing a knife.

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