A menacing or defiant wave or flourish: After they had broken up the large piece of concrete in the park, the teenagers gave several brandishes with a club to celebrate the fact that they had finished the job.

To wave or to swing something; especially, a weapon, in a menacing, theatrical, or triumphant way: Although "brandishing" often refers to holding a weapon or tool and looking as if the person is going to use it, it’s also possible to brandish objects that aren't weapons; for example, if a team wins a sports event, they are often inclined to brandish their trophy in front of their competitors. © ALL rights are reserved.

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