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to wield; to brandish; to flourish; to wave (about); to swing
to display (one's knowledge); to show off
to abuse (one's power)
to manipulate someone
子供が棒を振り回している。
The child is swinging a stick around
少年は木の棒を剣のように振り回した。
The boy swung a wooden stick around like a sword.
権力を振り回すのは良くない。
It is not good to wield power recklessly