Definition of Brandish

1. Noun. The act of waving.

Exact synonyms: Flourish
Generic synonyms: Wafture, Wave, Waving
Derivative terms: Flourish

2. Verb. Move or swing back and forth. "She waved her gun"
Exact synonyms: Flourish, Wave
Entails: Hold, Take Hold
Specialized synonyms: Wigwag
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Derivative terms: Flourish, Waver

3. Verb. Exhibit aggressively. "Brandish a sword"
Generic synonyms: Display, Exhibit, Expose

Definition of Brandish

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

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

Definition of Brandish

1. to wave menacingly [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Brandish

brand-newness
brandade
brandades
branded
Brandenburg
brander
brandered
branders
brandied
brandies
branding
brandings
branding iron
brandise
brandises
brandish (current term)
brandished
brandishes
brandishing
brandless
brandlin
brandling
brandlings
brands
Brandt
Brandt-Andrews manoeuvre
brandy
brandy
brandyball
brandying

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