brandish

🇬🇧 UK/'brændiŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To wave or swing a weapon in a threatening or showy manner.

挥舞(武器)

n.

The act of waving or flourishing something.

挥舞的动作

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
brandishother
=brandish

Common Collocations

  • 1.brandish a weapon挥舞武器

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He brandished a sword at the intruder.

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