| brandis | She shouted and threatened a policeman by brandishing a knife. |
| brandis | While she was screaming, she brandished the knife. |
| brandis |
| brandish | (v) move or swing back and forth, Syn. wave, flourish, Example: She waved her gun |
| brandish | (v) exhibit aggressively, Example: brandish a sword |
| Brandish | v. t. The quivering lance which he brandished bright. Drake. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Brandish | n. A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc. “Brandishes of the fan.” Tailer. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Brandisher | n. One who brandishes. [ 1913 Webster ] |