brandish

UK
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
US
/ˈbrændɪʃ/

Translations

brandishverb
brandished
Past Simple
brandished
Past Participle
brandishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbræn.dɪʃ/
US
/ˈbræn.dɪʃ/
brandishnoun
brandishes
pl
UK
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
US
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
His brandish of the sword was meant to intimidate his opponents.
Его размахивание мечом было предназначено для устрашения противников.
With a brandish of his hand, he signaled the start of the race.
С взмахом руки он дал сигнал к началу гонки.
Additional translations

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.