Brandishing Meaning in English
word · lemma: brandish
ˈbɹændɪʃɪŋ
BRAN-di-shing
bɹˈændɪʃɪŋ
bran-DI-shing
Definition
Holding and waving something, usually a weapon, in a dramatic or threatening way. Sometimes used for waving something to attract attention.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for weapons, especially swords or knives, but can be used for any object waved dramatically or as a threat. More literary/formal than 'waving'. Common structure: 'brandishing a [weapon]'. Implies intent to intimidate.
Spanish: blandir - exhibir (de manera amenazante)Portuguese (BR): brandir - exibir (de forma ameaçadora)Portuguese (PT): brandir - exibir (de forma ameaçadora)Chinese (Simplified): 挥舞 - 晃动（威胁性地）Chinese (Traditional): 揮舞 - 晃動（威脅性地）Hindi: लहराना - धमकाने के लिए दिखानाArabic: يلوّح - يلوّح (بتهديد)Bengali: উঁচিয়ে ধরা - অস্ত্র উঁচিয়ে নাড়াRussian: размахивать - выставлять напоказJapanese: 振りかざす - 振り回すVietnamese: vung lên - khua lênKorean: 휘두르다 - 내보이다Turkish: sallamak - savurmakUrdu: لہرانا - دکھانا (نمائش کے طور پر)Indonesian: mengacung-acungkan - mengayunkan (secara dramatis)
Example Sentences
The man was brandishing a knife in the street.
basic
She entered the room brandishing a stick.
basic
He was brandishing his report card to show his good grades.
basic
The thief ran out, brandishing a crowbar and shouting.
natural
Kids were brandishing water guns all over the park.
natural
He stormed in, brandishing a letter and demanding answers.
natural