To abuse power by relying on one's influence; to wield authority unscrupulously; to manipulate power for personal gain.
那位部门主管总是挟势弄权，使得同事们在工作中感到非常压抑。
That department head always abused his power by relying on his influence, making colleagues feel very suppressed in their work.
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Early Modern
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