Brandish

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbrændɪʃ/
• Rhymes: -ændɪʃ

Origin

First attested in 1340, from Old French brandiss-, from brandir ("to flourish a sword") (see brand).

Full definition of brandish

Verb

1. (transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating skill.He brandished his sword at the pirates.
• Drakethe quivering lance which he brandished bright
2. (transitive) To bear something with ostentatious show.to brandish syllogisms
• 2011, Jejomar Binay, Binay: Blame corruption on modern consumerism, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/315850/binay-blame-corruption-modern-consumerism:It sets the stage for cutting corners in our principles just so we can brandish a perceived badge of stature.

Synonyms

• flourish, wave

Noun

1. The act of flourishing or waving.

Synonyms

• flourish