brandishing

[US]/brænˈdɪʃɪŋ/
[UK]/brændˈɪʃɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. Agitar ou balançar algo, especialmente uma arma, de maneira ameaçadora.; Exibir ou mostrar algo com orgulho.

Phrases & Collocations

brandishing a knife

brandindo uma faca

brandishing a gun

brandindo uma arma

brandishing a sword

brandindo uma espada

brandishing a stick

brandindo um bastão

brandishing a flag

brandindo uma bandeira

brandishing a fist

brandindo um punho

brandishing a weapon

brandindo uma arma

brandishing power

brandindo poder

brandishing wealth

brandindo riqueza

brandishing words

brandindo palavras

Example Sentences

the knight was brandishing his sword in the air.

O cavaleiro brandia sua espada no ar.

she was brandishing a sign to protest the decision.

Ela brandia um cartaz para protestar contra a decisão.

the thief was brandishing a knife during the robbery.

O ladrão brandia uma faca durante o assalto.

he was brandishing his diploma with pride.

Ele brandia seu diploma com orgulho.

the coach was brandishing a whistle to get the players' attention.

O treinador brandia um apito para chamar a atenção dos jogadores.

brandishing her victory trophy, she celebrated with friends.

Brandindo seu troféu de vitória, ela comemorou com amigos.

the protester was brandishing a flag during the march.

O manifestante brandia uma bandeira durante a marcha.

he was brandishing a flashlight to find his way in the dark.

Ele brandia uma lanterna para encontrar o caminho no escuro.

she walked into the room brandishing a new book.

Ela entrou na sala brandindo um livro novo.

the general was brandishing a map to strategize the battle.

O general brandia um mapa para planejar a batalha.

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