Brandish

Bran·dish

Brandish

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Brandished; p. pr. & vb. n. Brandishing

  1. To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish.
    The quivering lance which he brandished bright.
    — Drake.
  2. To play with; to flourish; as, to brandish syllogisms.

Brandish

n.
  1. A flourish, as with a weapon, whip, etc.