What is another word for Brandished?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈandɪʃt] (IPA) 
Brandishing is the act of waving or displaying a weapon or other item in a threatening or dramatic manner. Synonyms for brandished include flaunted, wielded, exhibited, displayed, showed off, paraded, flourished, swung, and brandished itself. Other synonyms can also depend on the context, for example, someone who brandishes a hammer might be described as hammering wildly, striking with force or power, or even threateningly. The word brandished is often used to describe someone who is displaying an object in an aggressive or intimidating way, but it can also be used in a more playful or celebratory context, such as when someone is brandishing a trophy or medal.
