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brandished

/ˈbrændɪʃt/ /ˈbrændɪʃtəd/

Meanings
verb
To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.

Examples :

"He brandished his sword at the pirates."
action weapon military war

Related Words

Illustration anger

anger noun

/ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/

A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to harm.

"You need to control your anger."

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration forth

forth adverb

/fɔːθ/ /fɔɹθ/

Forward in time, place or degree.

"The meeting will take place tomorrow forth. "

Illustration weapon

weapon noun

/ˈwɛ.pən/

An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

"The club that is now mostly used for golf was once a common weapon."

Illustration swing

swing noun

/ˈswɪŋ/

The manner in which something is swung.

"Door swing indicates direction the door opens."

Illustration pirates

pirates noun

/ˈpaɪɹəts/

A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.

"You should be cautious due to the Somali pirates."

Illustration syllogisms

syllogisms noun

/ˈsɪlədʒɪzəmz/

An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.

"The logic class taught us how to construct syllogisms, like "All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; therefore, Socrates is mortal." "

Illustration brandish

brandish noun

/ˈbɹændɪʃ/

The act of flourishing or waving.

"The chef's brandish of the knife was impressive, showcasing his skill in the kitchen. "

Illustration demonstrating

demonstrating verb

/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɛmənˌstrætɪŋ/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration ostentatious

ostentatious adjective

/ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/

Of ostentation.

"The student's new shoes were ostentatious, with bright, flashing colors and oversized buckles. "

Illustration threat

threat noun

/θɹɛt/

An expression of intent to injure or punish another.

"The bully made a threat to beat up anyone who disagreed with him. "