brandish
verb (used with object)
to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish.
brandishes
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present tense formof brandish (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He brandishes a plastic wallet and shows the cards for his entire family.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2023
On her 2022 album, “Esquemas,” which translates to “Schemes,” Becky brandishes her individuality with the hard-won adaptability of a girl from Inglewood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
Adia Barnes brandishes honesty like a feather, sharp enough at the tip to make a point, soft around the edges to soothe the ego.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2022
As Jean Arp once said, “My wife brandishes compass and ruler day and night,” and that is more than evident from the taut perfection of many of her best geometric designs.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 31, 2021
She picks up a chopstick and brandishes it as a sword.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
