to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
to be horrified; to be filled with trepidation
to be horrified; to be filled with trepidation
to make a long-winded speech; to give a long talk
to show one's competence; to demonstrate one's skill
to wield power; to exercise authority
to be horrified; to be filled with trepidation
to make drastic cuts; to take an axe to
to make drastic cuts; to take an axe to