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brandish

The correct spelling is brandish.

How to pronounce brandish

/ˈbɹændɪʃ/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɹændɪʃ/

Say it like: Bra-ndi-sh

The correct spelling is brandish. The act of flourishing or waving. For example: "He brandished his sword at the pirates."

Usage Examples

He brandished his sword at the pirates.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of flourishing or waving.

verb

  1. 1.To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
  2. 2.To bear something with ostentatious show.

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