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Definition of Brandish
1. Noun. The act of waving.
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
Entails: Hold, Take Hold
Specialized synonyms: Wigwag
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Derivative terms: Flourish, Waver
3. Verb. Exhibit aggressively. "Brandish a sword"
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]