brandishes
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
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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