brandish

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по размахиванию или демонстративному показу чего-либо, обычно оружия или предмета, в драматической или угрожающей манере.

A noun referring to the act of waving or flourishing something, typically a weapon or an object, in a dramatic or threatening manner.

1. The act of wavingC1formal

   A gesture or motion of waving something, typically a weapon or an object, in a threatening or dramatic manner.

   Размахивание

   • The knight's brandish of his sword signaled the start of the duel.
   • With a dramatic brandish of the document, he declared his victory.
   • The actor's brandish of the prop gun was meant to intimidate the audience.

   Synonymsflourishshakeswingwave

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия размахивания или демонстрации чего-либо, обычно оружия, угрожающим или возбуждённым образом.

A verb used to indicate the act of waving or flourishing something, typically a weapon, in a threatening or excited manner.

1. Wave or flourishB2formal

   To wave or swing something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or excited manner.

   Размахивать

   • The knight brandished his sword before the battle.
   • He brandished a stick at the barking dog.
   • The protester brandished a sign above the crowd.

   Synonymsflourishshakeswingwavewield

2. Display aggressivelyB2formal

   To exhibit or show something, such as an opinion or object, in a proud or aggressive way.

   Демонстрировать с вызовом

   • She brandished her diploma as proof of her qualifications.
   • He brandished his wealth by driving an expensive car.
   • The politician brandished his latest poll numbers during the debate.

   Synonymsflauntflourishparade