brandished; brandishing; brandishes
Definition of brandish
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
brandished a knife at them
2
: to exhibit in an ostentatious or aggressive manner
brandishing her intellect
brandish
nounDefinition of brandish (Entry 2 of 2)
: an act or instance of waving something menacingly or exhibiting something ostentatiously or aggressively : an act or instance of brandishing
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The first known use of brandish was in the 14th century
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