to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force
to be horrified; to be filled with trepidation
to be horrified; to be filled with trepidation
to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force
to make a long-winded speech; to give a long talk
to drive a quill (pen); to wield the writing brush
to show one's competence; to demonstrate one's skill
to wield power; to exercise authority
to make drastic cuts; to take an axe to