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brandish

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brandish
1. v. To move or swing (a weapon) back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
He brandished his sword at the pirates.
2. v. To bear something with ostentatious show.
to brandish syllogisms
3. n. The act of flourishing or waving.

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