brandir — meaning in English

English meaning

• brandish verb To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
• flourish verb To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
• wave noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
• wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

Senses

brandir is used for these senses in English:

• brandish (transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
• wave (transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
• wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

brandish — full definition

1. verb To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
2. verb To bear something with ostentatious show.

flourish — full definition

1. verb To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
2. verb To wave or brandish something in a bold, showy way.
3. noun A bold, decorative gesture or embellishment.

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