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brandish

verb dangle before the eyes, display, draw one's sword, exhibit, flap, flaunt, flourish, gesture, rattle the saber, shake, show, swing, threaten, vibrare, wag, waggle, wave, wield
Associated concepts: harassment, menacing
See also: display, flaunt, wield
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An allegation was made that a firearm was brandished during the incident.
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3 : wild or threatening in appearance <He brandished a fierce sword.
fierce
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As she lay dying, she passed the flag to a newcomer, who galloped and brandished just as fervently.
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At a time when most mortals wore course shirts of flax and wool, the king brandished strategic splendor as later rulers would display military might.
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NORTHRIDGE - A man who allegedly brandished a gun at a police officer was found hiding in mulch at a nursery on Sunday, after officers closed off streets and used police dogs to find him.
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A DRUNK who brandished a ski pole during a street argument has been fined pounds 150.
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Protesters brandished banners saying: "No to Bush, No to Saddam, Yes to Islam".
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