Wield in spanish
Empuñar
pronunciation: empunjɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
pronunciation: empunjɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
In gestures
wield = manejar, blandir, empuñar.
Example: Not so long ago, books in British Libraries were always issued by a Library Assistant wielding a rubber date stamp and storing cards in trays.more:
» machete-wielding = blandiendo machetes, con machetes.
Example: He had to rush his nephew to hospital after he was hacked by a machete-wielding mob.» wield + control = ejercer control, controlar.
Example: Influence and control is currently wielded by sterile professionals who are blind to the need to develop services beyond print.» wield + influence = ejercer influencia.
Example: No one needs to be told that children wield powerful persuasive influences upone each other.» wield + power = ejercer poder.
Example: He's chairman of the budget committee and he wields a lot of power.