brandish
[ bran-dish ]
/ ˈbræn dɪʃ /
verb (used with object)
to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish: Brandishing his sword, he rode into battle.
noun
a flourish or waving, as of a weapon.
Origin of brandish
OTHER WORDS FROM brandish
bran·dish·er, nounWords nearby brandish
brander,
brandering,
brandes,
brandied,
branding iron,
brandish,
brandling,
brando,
brando, marlon,
brandon,
brandreth
Example sentences from the Web for brandish
British Dictionary definitions for brandish
brandish
/ (ˈbrændɪʃ) /
verb (tr)
to wave or flourish (a weapon) in a triumphant, threatening, or ostentatious way
noun
a threatening or defiant flourish
Derived forms of brandish
brandisher, nounWord Origin for brandish
C14: from Old French
brandir, from
brand sword, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German
brant weapon