brandishing

[US]/brænˈdɪʃɪŋ/
[UK]/brændˈɪʃɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To wave or shake something, especially a weapon, in a threatening way.; To display or show something off proudly.

Phrases & Collocations

brandishing a knife

brandishing a gun

brandishing a sword

brandishing a stick

brandishing a flag

brandishing a fist

brandishing a weapon

brandishing power

brandishing wealth

brandishing words

Example Sentences

the knight was brandishing his sword in the air.

she was brandishing a sign to protest the decision.

the thief was brandishing a knife during the robbery.

he was brandishing his diploma with pride.

the coach was brandishing a whistle to get the players' attention.

brandishing her victory trophy, she celebrated with friends.

the protester was brandishing a flag during the march.

he was brandishing a flashlight to find his way in the dark.

she walked into the room brandishing a new book.

the general was brandishing a map to strategize the battle.

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