Word Finder - brandished

definition

To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.

example

He brandished his sword at the pirates.

definition

To bear something with ostentatious show.

example

to brandish syllogisms

He called Thomas over, spoke to him, and then brandished the red card.

But they're not brandished Soviet style; they're tucked away.

He donated money to our campaign, which we publicly brandished on all our literature along with all other donors.

He also brandished a pair of shears, which he insisted Noble used to trim the grass underneath where she had parked.

But his sliced half-volley flew straight at Mr A Rodda who, after regaining his equilibrium, immediately brandished his red card.

Yet Mr Kamara did not brandished the pistol in public, let alone pulled the trigger, and had never physically assaulted anyone.