Meaning & use
brandish
To wave or hold something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or excited way.
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The actor brandished a wooden sword as he charged across the stage.
Witnesses said the man brandished a knife before fleeing the scene.
A note on using this word
Brandish nearly always implies a dramatic, attention-grabbing gesture, often with an object that could be dangerous.
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