brandish

[Bran·dish]

To brandish something is to wave it about aggressively, as one might brandish a sword or tennis racket (if it's a particularly intense game).

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To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.

Noun
the act of waving

Verb
move or swing back and forth; "She waved her gun"

Verb
exhibit aggressively; "brandish a sword"


n.
To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.

n.
To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms.

n.
A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc.


Brandish

Bran"dish , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brandished ; p. pr. & vb. n. Brandishing.] [OE. braundisen, F. brandir, fr. brand a sword, fr. OHG. brant brand. See Brand, n.] 1. To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.
The quivering lance which he brandished bright.
2. To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms.

Brandish

Bran"dish, n. A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. "Brandishes of the fan." Tailer.

To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.

A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc.

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