brandishing

VERB

flaunt, swing around

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flash trot out wield

STRONG

display disport exhibit expose gesture parade raise shake show sport swing threaten warn

WEAK

come on strong show off throw weight around

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon conceal cover guard hide protect save

WEAK

not show

Example Sentences

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brandishing

We are here because Eatherly went well beyond brandishing a loaded epithet.

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026

"We want to see the pope!" they chanted in the small streets surrounding Cibeles square, brandishing their QR access codes on sheets of paper and phones.

From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026

About six months later, Vivos sought to evict him, citing a rule against brandishing firearms—a rule added after he signed his lease.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

He stood on the roof of the Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge, brandishing a chicken wing and a fridge-size bottle of barbecue sauce while chewing on a stogie.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

“That’s why I drove him off,’’ cried the Humbug, fiercely brandishing his cane.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster