bran·dish 
/ˈbrændɪʃ/ verb
bran·dish·es; bran·dished; bran·dish·ing /ˈbrændɪʃ/ verb [+ obj] : to wave or swing (something, such as a weapon) in a threatening or excited manner
▪ She brandished a stick at the dog. ▪ I could see that he was brandishing a knife.
▪ She brandished a stick at the dog. ▪ I could see that he was brandishing a knife.
