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brandish

/brændɪʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does brandish mean?

verb

to hold or wave something, such as a sword or a gun, in a threatening or impressive way, or to show or display something proudly.

Example

"The knight brandished his sword in the air, ready for battle."

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