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Brandished
verb
Word Frequency:
0.3
Definitions
1.
verb
To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
"He brandished his sword at the pirates."
2.
verb
To bear something with ostentatious show.
"to brandish syllogisms"
Synonyms
flourish
wave
hinted
indicated
insinuated
pointed
threatened
waved
wielding
wielded
weaponed
weaponry
Rhymes With
blandished
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