Third person singular present tense of 'brandish': waves or shakes something in a bold or threatening way.
Present tense third-person singular of 'brandish' from Old French 'brandir.'
When a character 'brandishes' a sword in a novel, the word does most of the theatrical work—it implies threat, confidence, and showmanship all at once.
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