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.
brandish Meaning
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of brandish
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, announce, produce, flaunt,advertise, expose, flash, proclaim, display, publicize
conceal, disguise, hide, hide, conceal, cover, camouflage, mask, cover, mask
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.
