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Brandish (Verb)

Move or swing back and forth; "She waved her gun".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

He brandished his sword in a threatening manner to scare off the intruder.
The radical protestor began to brandish a large sign that expressed her dissatisfaction.
During the ceremony, the colour guard officer brandished the national flag high above his head.
She brandished her trophy as proof of her impressive victory in the prestigious competition.
The pirate brandished his dagger and demanded that his hostages remain silent.

Exhibit aggressively; "brandish a sword".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

She started to brandish her umbrella at anyone who came too close to her in the crowded train station.
Brandishing a toy sword and shield, the children acted out their favorite video game in the backyard.
The irate citizen began to brandish a large protest sign near city hall, gaining attention from passersby.
During the dramatic reenactment, the actor expertly brandished a replica sword to convey the intensity of the battle scene.
In an effort to scare off potential intruders, the homeowner was caught brandishing a baseball bat while yelling out her window.