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brandish

[bran-dish]

verb (used with object)

  1. to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish.

    Brandishing his sword, he rode into battle.

    Synonyms: , , ,


noun

  1. a flourish or waving, as of a weapon.

brandish

/ ˈæԻɪʃ /

verb

  1. to wave or flourish (a weapon) in a triumphant, threatening, or ostentatious way

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a threatening or defiant flourish

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • brandisher noun
  • ˈԻ徱 noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of brandish1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English bra(u)ndisshen, from Anglo-French, Middle French brandiss- (long stem of brandir, derivative of brand “sword,” from Germanic ); brand, -ish 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of brandish1

C14: from Old French brandir , from brand sword, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German brant weapon
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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.

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The court was also shown footage of how police officers confronted Mr Monzo as he stood brandishing his sword on the street.

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Mr Monzo is then seen exiting the vehicle and walking after him while brandishing a sword.

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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.

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As police officers appeared, the court heard the defendant approached them brandishing his sword.

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