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挟势
xié​shì

to abuse one's power

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 挟 挾 xié
    to rely on
    (literary) To rely on or take advantage of one's position, power, or seniority.
  2. 势 勢 shì nounverb
    power
    (bound form) power; influence; authority; momentum