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Definitions for Brandish
[1] to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish: Brandishing his sword, he rode into battle.
[2] a flourish or waving, as of a weapon.
[3] to wave or flourish (a weapon) in a triumphant, threatening, or ostentatious way
[4] a threatening or defiant flourish
Words related to Brandish
flash, wield, exhibit, disport, raise, show, expose, shake, warn, swing, threaten, sport, display, gesture, parade
Words nearby Brandish
brander, brandering, brandes, brandied, branding iron, brandish, brandling, brando, brando, marlon, brandon, brandreth
Origin of Brandish
1275–1325; Middle English bra(u)ndisshen < Anglo-French, Middle French brandiss- (long stem of brandir, derivative of brand sword < Gmc). See brand, -ish2
Other words from Brandish
bran·dish·er , noun
Word origin for Brandish
C14: from Old French brandir , from brand sword, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German brant weapon
Synonyms for Brandish
flash, trot out, wield, display, disport, exhibit, expose, gesture, parade, raise, shake, show, sport, swing, threaten, warn, come on strong, show off, throw weight around