brandish
[ bran-dish ]
/ ˈbræn dɪʃ /
verb (used with object)
to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish: Brandishing his sword, he rode into battle.
noun
a flourish or waving, as of a weapon.
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Nearby words
brander, brandering, brandes, brandied, branding iron, brandish, brandling, brando, brando, marlon, brandon, brandreth
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bran·dish·er, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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brandish
/ (ˈbrændɪʃ) /
verb (tr)
to wave or flourish (a weapon) in a triumphant, threatening, or ostentatious way
noun
a threatening or defiant flourish
Derived Forms
brandisher, nounWord Origin for brandish
C14: from Old French brandir, from brand sword, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German brant weapon
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