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brandish

UK
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
US
/ˈbrændɪʃ/

Translations

brandishverb
brandished
Past Simple
brandished
Past Participle
brandishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbræn.dɪʃ/
US
/ˈbræn.dɪʃ/
brandirSurtout avec une arme ou un objet tenu de façon menaçante ou démonstrative.
He brandished the knife at the crowd, causing everyone to back away.
Il a brandi le couteau vers la foule, ce qui a fait reculer tout le monde.
Synonyms
twirl
show off
parade
brandish (alternate)
exhibit
display
flaunt
shake
swing
flourish
wield
wave
brandishnoun
brandishes
pl
UK
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
US
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
brandissementEn parlant surtout d’une arme, d’un geste de menace ou d’intimidation.
The knight's brandish of his sword was meant to intimidate his opponent.
Le brandissement de son épée par le chevalier visait à intimider son adversaire.
Synonyms
wave
waving
swing
display
exhibition
parade
flourish

Definitions

brandishverb
To wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, as a threat or in anger or excitement.
He brandished the knife at the crowd, causing everyone to back away.
brandishnoun
A flourish or waving of a weapon.
The knight's brandish of his sword was meant to intimidate his opponent.
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