brandish
Pronunciation:
/ˈbɹændɪʃ//ˈbɹændɪʃ/noun
Definitions
The act of flourishing or waving.
verb
Definitions
To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
Example: He brandished his sword at the pirates.
To bear something with ostentatious show.
Example: to brandish syllogisms