brandish

Meanings

• Verb

  To wave or shake a weapon or other object menacingly.

  - "He brandished a sword at his enemies."
  - "The police officer brandished his gun to intimidate the crowd."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹændɪʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbɹændɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

flourish , flourish , wave

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brandish
mish , dish , wish

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Variants

List of all variants of brandish that leads to same result
brandish , brandished , brandishes , brandishing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to bear arms' or 'to show arms'. Derived from the Old French word 'brandir', meaning 'to shake' or 'to agitate'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'brandish' is often used in legal contexts to describe the act of displaying a weapon in a threatening manner.

2. In some cultures, brandishing a weapon is considered a sign of respect or honor.

3. The word 'brandish' is also used figuratively to describe the act of displaying or promoting an idea or belief.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brandishing weapons: The act of waving or shaking a weapon as a threat or a show of force.

2. Brandish a flag: To wave or display a flag as a sign of allegiance or support.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'brandish' has been used to describe the actions of characters in various genres, including historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbeth brandishes his sword as he declares his intent to murder King Duncan.

How to Memorize "brandish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone waving a weapon or other object in the air as a threat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brandish' with the idea of waving or shaking an object as a threat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Brandish a sword, be bold'

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