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The correct spelling is brandishes.
How to pronounce brandishes
verb
Say it like: Bra-ndi-she-s
The correct spelling is brandishes. To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill. For example: "He brandished his sword at the pirates."
Usage Examples
“He brandished his sword at the pirates.”
“to brandish syllogisms”
Definition
verb
- 1.To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
- 2.To bear something with ostentatious show.
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