verb🔗ShareEmpuñar, blandirTo move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill."He brandished his sword at the pirates."Empuñó su espada contra los piratas.actionweaponmilitarywarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpuñar, blandirTo bear something with ostentatious show."to brandish syllogisms"Empuñar silogismos.actionappearancemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrandearThe action of the verb to brandish."The robber's sudden brandishing of a knife startled everyone in the store. "El repentino brandeo de un cuchillo por el ladrón sorprendió a todos en la tienda.actionmilitarypoliceweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading