v. t. | 1. | ||||
1. | To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess. | ||||
2. | To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway. | ||||
3. | To use with full command or power, as a thing not too heavy for the holder; to manage; to handle; hence, to use or employ;
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Verb | 1. | wield - of power or authority |
2. | wield - handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe" Synonyms: handle |