Word of the day: Wield

Wield:  manejar, manusear, lidar, usar, brandir, empunhar, exercer domínio sobre, governar, dirigir, controlar

Synonyms: apply, exercise, ply, put out, exert

“The man was wielding a gun.”

“Can he wield a hammer?”

“He wields a great deal of influence over his students.”  (www.merriam-webster.com)