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Meaning of brandish

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

brandish

Pronunciation:/ˈbɹændɪʃ//ˈbɹændɪʃ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of flourishing or waving.

verb

Definitions

  1. To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.

    Example: He brandished his sword at the pirates.

  2. To bear something with ostentatious show.

    Example: to brandish syllogisms