brandish
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transitive verb \ˈbran-dish\Definition of BRANDISH
1
: to shake or wave (as a weapon) menacingly
2
: to exhibit in an ostentatious or aggressive manner
Examples of BRANDISH
- She brandished a stick at the dog.
- I could see that he was brandishing a knife.
Origin of BRANDISH
Middle English braundisshen, from Anglo-French brandiss-, stem of brandir, from brant, braund sword, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English brand
First Known Use: 14th century
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