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BRANDISHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Brandishing.

Brandishing - as a noun

The act of waving

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flourish14

Brandishing - as a verb

Move or swing back and forth

Example: "She waved her gun"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flourish14wave10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exhibit aggressively

Example: "Brandish a sword"

Example Sentences

"The brandishing sword scared off the intruders."
"The brandishing look in his eyes made everyone uneasy."
"She entered the room brandishing a bottle of champagne."
"The brandishing crowd quickly dispersed when the police arrived."
"He was arrested for brandishing a firearm in public."
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Word Game Points

Is BRANDISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brandishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRANDISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is BRANDISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brandishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRANDISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is BRANDISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brandishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRANDISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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