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brandishing Definition and Meaning in English (brandishing definition)

verb
Synonyms:wavingflourishingwielding
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Brandishing definition: The act of waving or flourishing something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or attention-seeking manner.

Definitions of Brandishing

  1. 1verb

    The act of waving or flourishing something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or attention-seeking manner.

Example Sentences

“The suspect was arrested for brandishing a knife in public.”

“He was brandishing his new trophy with pride.”

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infinitivebrandish
third person singularbrandishes
past tensebrandished
nounbrandishment
agent nounbrandisher

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Brandishing definition: The act of waving or flourishing something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or attention-seeking manner.
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'Brandishing' translates to 'brandishing' in English. Brandishing definition: The act of waving or flourishing something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or attention-seeking manner.
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