Definition
Definition of wielding - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
usageholding and using a tool or weapon
- The knight was wielding a shining sword.
2.
powerhaving and exercising power or influence
- The politician was wielding significant influence in the council.
Origin of wielding
Old English, wieldan (to control)
Terms with wielding included in their meaning
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mob leadership
top figure in a Mafia group, wielding power in organized crime
Examples of wielding in a sentence
She was wielding a paintbrush with skill. She was wielding her authority to make changes. The CEO is wielding his power to restructure the company.
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- French:maniant, exerçant, ...
- German:schwingend, ausübend, ...
- Italian:brandendo, esercitando, ...
- Spanish:blandiendo, manejando, ...
- Portuguese:empunhando, exercendo, ...
- Chinese:挥舞着的, 掌权的, ...
- Japanese:武器を持っている, 権力を行使している, ...
- Arabic:حامِل, مُتَنَفِّذ, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹחֵז, בַּעַל הַשְׁפָּעָה, ...
- Russian:владеющий, обладающий властью, ...
- Ukrainian:тримати, володіти, ...
- Hindi:थामे हुए, प्रभावशाली, ...
Definition of wield - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
toolshandle a tool or weapon skillfully
- He can wield a hammer with precision.
2.
powerexercise power or authority effectively
- She wields considerable influence in the company.
Expressions with wield
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use control or authority to influence people or events
The president can wield power to change laws.
Origin of wield
Old English, wieldan (to control)
Examples of wield in a sentence
The knight could wield his weapon effortlessly. The politician wields his power to enact change. In the boardroom, she wields authority with confidence.
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- French:manier, exercer, ...
- German:führen, ausüben, ...
- Italian:maneggiare, esercitare, ...
- Spanish:manejar, ejercer, ...
- Portuguese:manusear, exercer, ...
- Chinese:使用, 行使, ...
- Japanese:扱う, 行使する, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَعْمَلَ, مَارَسَ النُّفُوذ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַפְעִיל, לְמַמֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:владеть, обладать властью, ...
- Ukrainian:володіти, мати вплив, ...
- Hindi:चलाना, प्रभाव रखना, ...
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