brandish

1. 1

   To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.transitive

   • He brandished his sword at the pirates.
2. 2

   To bear something with ostentatious show.transitive

   • to brandish syllogisms
   • It sets the stage for cutting corners in our principles just so we can brandish a perceived badge of stature.

syn. flourish · wave

1. 1

   The act of flourishing or waving.

syn. flourish