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单词 brandish
释义 bran·dish
I. \ˈbrandish, -raan-, -dēsh\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle English braundisshen, from Middle English brandiss-, stem of brandir, from Old French, from brand sword, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brant brand — more at brand
transitive verb
1. : to shake or wave (a weapon) menacingly
 < cursed him eloquently … and brandished a pistol at him — H.H.Martin >
2. : to exhibit or expose in an ostentatious, shameless, or aggressive manner
 < my cherry tree brandished its sparkling blossoms — Adrian Bell >
 < has … not only demonstrated her intellect but brandished it — James Hilton >
intransitive verb
: flourish, wave
 < swords brandished and banners waved >
Synonyms: see swing
II. noun
(-es)
: a flourish especially with a weapon or whip
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