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- pronunciation:
- braen
dihsh
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
brandishes, brandishing, brandished |
| definition 1: |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner.
They stormed into the bank brandishing their guns.The protesters chanted and brandished their placards.- similar words:
- flourish, shake
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| definition 2: |
to display in a showy or aggressive manner; flaunt.
He strode into the room brandishing a new medal on his uniform.- similar words:
- flaunt, flourish
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| related words: |
manipulate, parade, stab, wave, wield |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a threatening or defiant motion, as with a weapon.
With a brandish of his sword, he rode off.- similar words:
- flourish
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| derivation: |
brandisher (n.) |
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