Associations to the word «Brandish»
Noun
- Spear
- Shouting
- Sword
- Handgun
- Thunderbolt
- Hatchet
- Knife
- Dagger
- Whip
- Yell
- Mace
- Axe
- Shotgun
- Torch
- Revolver
- Ax
- Pitchfork
- Fist
- Stave
- Lance
- Cane
- Javelin
- Waving
- Weapon
- Wand
- Pistol
- Firearm
- Saber
- Defiance
- Musket
- Stick
- Steed
- Heracles
- Broom
- Pike
- Howling
- Blaster
- Hilt
- Zeus
- Shield
- Blade
- Myra
- Sabre
- Armour
- Shout
- Malay
- Crossbow
- Tunic
- Attacker
- Shovel
- Spoon
- Horseman
- Ogre
- Tumult
- Hitter
- Crying
- Bolt
Adjective
Wiktionary
BRANDISH, verb. (transitive) To move or swing (a weapon) back and forth, particularly if demonstrating skill.
BRANDISH, verb. (transitive) To bear something with ostentatious show.
BRANDISH, noun. The act of flourishing or waving.
Dictionary definition
BRANDISH, noun. The act of waving.
BRANDISH, verb. Move or swing back and forth; "She waved her gun".
BRANDISH, verb. Exhibit aggressively; "brandish a sword".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.