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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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He stood on the roof of the Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge, brandishing a chicken wing and a fridge-size bottle of barbecue sauce while chewing on a stogie.

From Los Angeles Times • 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 that Pretti wished to "inflict harm" and was "brandishing" a weapon.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Aside from the multiple cell phone camera angles, witnesses stated in sworn testimonies that Pretti was not brandishing a gun when federal immigration officers descended on him.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

He drank a bit of tea and watched the grindylow brandishing a fist at him.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling