brandish

n. சுழற்றல், வீசுதல், ஆட்டுதல், (வினை) சுழற்று, ஆட்டு, ஓச்சு.

Synonyms

flourish fence agitate wield whisk shake wave

Antonyms

stay arrest suspend

Bran"dish, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brandished; p. pr. & vb. n. Brandishing.] Etym: [OE. braundisen, F. brandir, fr. brand a sword, fr. OHG. brant brand. See Brand, n.] 1. To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish. The quivering lance which he brandished bright. Drake. 2. To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms. Bran"dish, n. Defn: A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. "Brandishes of the fan." Tailer.

brandish - Similar Words

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