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

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brandishing

Hundreds of people rallied Saturday at the spot where he was killed, brandishing placards that called for "justice" and holding a minute of silence in his memory.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

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

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026

A major difference from today: Rich kids of the era were more interested in garment quality than brandishing labels, said Marsh, the costume designer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

“You need to deal with what you wear and wear it comfortably,” the 35-year-old teacher told AFP, brandishing a sword and wearing blood-red contact lenses.

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

Sliding from Harry’s shoulders the moment he could, he had sprinted for cover amongst the surrounding goblins, brandishing the sword and crying, “Thieves! Thieves! Help! Thieves!”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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