to wield

verb/ẽpuˈɲaɾ/medium

em·pu·nhar

Definition

To grip firmly with the hand; to hold tightly.

The soldier wielded his rifle confidently.

She brandished the document as proof.

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Common collocations

to wield a swordto brandish a flag

Do latim 'impugnare' (atacar, combater).