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Definition brandish in British English

brandish verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
1

to wave a weapon or other object around in your hand so that other people can see it

Example

A crowd of protesters, some brandishing sticks and machetes, had gathered.

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Definition brandish in British English