What does brandish mean?

v. to swing or wave something around, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

brandish

🇺🇸 /ˈbrændɪʃ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbrændɪʃ/

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verb

to swing or wave something around, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

The angry man brandished a knife at the crowd.

to swing or wave something around, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

3rd Present brandishes

Past brandished

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Progressive brandishing