'Brandish' definitions:

Definition of 'brandish'

From: WordNet
noun
The act of waving [syn: flourish, brandish]
verb
Move or swing back and forth; "She waved her gun" [syn: brandish, flourish, wave]
verb
Exhibit aggressively; "brandish a sword"

Definition of 'Brandish'

From: GCIDE
  • Brandish \Bran"dish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brandished; p. pr. & vb. n. Brandishing.] [OE. braundisen, F. brandir, fr. brand a sword, fr. OHG. brant brand. See Brand, n.]
  • 1. To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish. [1913 Webster]
  • The quivering lance which he brandished bright. --Drake. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Brandish'

From: GCIDE
  • Brandish \Bran"dish\, n. A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. "Brandishes of the fan." --Tailer. [1913 Webster]

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