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brandish
[bran-dish]
verb (used with object)
to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish.
Brandishing his sword, he rode into battle.
Synonyms: , , ,
noun
a flourish or waving, as of a weapon.
brandish
/ ˈæԻɪʃ /
verb
to wave or flourish (a weapon) in a triumphant, threatening, or ostentatious way
noun
a threatening or defiant flourish
Other Word Forms
- brandisher noun
- ˈԻ徱 noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of brandish1
Example Sentences
Sheinbaum has neither endorsed nor criticized the flag-waving, but she has expressed dismay at one widely distributed image — of a shirtless L.A. protester brandishing a Mexican flag as he stands atop a burned-out car.
The court was also shown footage of how police officers confronted Mr Monzo as he stood brandishing his sword on the street.
Mr Monzo is then seen exiting the vehicle and walking after him while brandishing a sword.
You imagine him brandishing a Don’t Tread on Me flag even before Eve’s revenge crusade is likened to cutting the head off a snake.
As police officers appeared, the court heard the defendant approached them brandishing his sword.
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