Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brandisher
Noun
/ˈbrændɪʃər/
Definition
A person who wields or shows off a weapon, especially a sword.
Examples
- The brandisher of the sword commanded attention in the duel.
- With a quick flourish, the brandisher demonstrated his skill to the onlookers.
- In the movie, the villain was a notorious brandisher, feared by all in the kingdom.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who brandishes a weapon threateningly, often with the intent to intimidate or show power.
Synonyms
- Wielder
- Flaunter
- Showoff
- Threatener
