01 v. t. To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.
imp. & p. p.
Brandished; p. pr. & vb. n.
Brandishing
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1.
To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.“The quivering lance which he brandished bright.” — Drake.
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2.
To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms.