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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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Here, he is crowned and brandishing a scepter, but the skittishness toward the ultimate reality of life — its unavoidable end — makes him a heightened version of all of us.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

At St. Göran’s, staff brandishing iPad minis closely track patient data while digital systems monitor costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“It’s hard to argue that brandishing a firearm during a traffic misunderstanding is either allowed by federal law or necessary and proper for fulfilling ICE’s duties,” he said.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Pretti was shot because he was "brandishing" a gun.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

She glanced down at my sword, which I was still brandishing defensively.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline