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brandish
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/ˈbrændɪʃ/
US
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
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brandish
verb
brandished
Past Simple
brandished
Past Participle
brandishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbræn.dɪʃ/
US
/ˈbræn.dɪʃ/
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
twirl
show off
parade
brandish (alternate)
exhibit
display
flaunt
shake
swing
flourish
wield
wave
brandish
noun
brandishes
pl
UK
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
US
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
Translations
размахивание
His brandish of the sword was meant to intimidate his opponents.
Его размахивание мечом было предназначено для устрашения противников.
взмах
With a brandish of his hand, he signaled the start of the race.
С взмахом руки он дал сигнал к началу гонки.
Additional translations
махание
Definitions
A flourish or waving of a weapon.
The knight's brandish of his sword was meant to intimidate his opponent.
Synonyms
wave
parade
exhibition
display
swing
waving
flourish
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