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brandishes

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. 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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