bran
dish
Present Participle
brandishing
Past Tense
brandished
Past Participle
brandished
1
to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive way
- He brandished a knife at them, eyes blazing with fury.
- The robber brandished a pistol as he entered the store.
- She brandished a broken bottle in self-defense.
- The knight brandished his sword before charging into battle.
- Protesters brandished sticks and shouted slogans.
2
to display a trait, skill, or object in a boastful manner
- She brandishes her intellect during the debate.
- He brandished his credentials to silence the critics.
- The influencer brandished her luxury handbag in every photo.
- The student brandished his perfect score with smug pride.
- They brandished their success like a trophy.