brandish Antonyms
Meaning of brandish
brandish (n)
the act of waving
brandish (v)
move or swing back and forth
exhibit aggressively
brandish (n.)
To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.
To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms.
A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc.
brandish Sentence Examples
- The pirate **brandished** his cutlass, threatening the unsuspecting merchant ship.
- In a fit of anger, the child **brandished** a toy sword, shouting imaginary battle cries.
- The protester **brandished** a sign with a powerful message, hoping to raise awareness for their cause.
- During the play, the actor **brandished** a golden goblet, celebrating the king's victory.
- Despite warnings, the hiker **brandished** his trekking pole towards the approaching wild boar, a risky move.
- The chef **brandished** a pair of tongs with a flourish, adding a dramatic touch to the cooking demonstration.
- The museum visitor was surprised to see ancient warriors depicted **brandishing** spears and shields.
- In an attempt to intimidate her opponent, the fencer **brandished** her foil with a determined expression.
- The historical novel described the knight **brandishing** his banner, leading his troops into battle.
- Though unarmed, the soldier stood his ground, **brandishing** only his courage in the face of the enemy.
FAQs About the word brandish
the act of waving, move or swing back and forth, exhibit aggressivelyTo move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish
wave, produce, announce, proclaim,advertise, expose, flaunt, exhibit, post, flash
disguise, camouflage, conceal, hide, disguise, conceal, hide, mask, mask, cover
The pirate **brandished** his cutlass, threatening the unsuspecting merchant ship.
In a fit of anger, the child **brandished** a toy sword, shouting imaginary battle cries.
The protester **brandished** a sign with a powerful message, hoping to raise awareness for their cause.
During the play, the actor **brandished** a golden goblet, celebrating the king's victory.
