wield

US /wiːld/
UK /wiːld/
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1.

empunhar, manejar

hold and use (a weapon or tool)

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He wielded a sword with great skill.
Ele empunhava uma espada com grande habilidade.
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The blacksmith wielded his hammer with precision.
O ferreiro empunhava seu martelo com precisão.
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2.

exercer, possuir

have and be able to use (power or influence)

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She wields considerable power in the company.
Ela exerce um poder considerável na empresa.
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The government wields control over the media.
O governo exerce controle sobre a mídia.
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