BRANDISH
/ˈbɹændɪʃ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BRANDISH
The act of flourishing or waving.
To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
"He brandished his sword at the pirates."
To bear something with ostentatious show.
"to brandish syllogisms"
Examples of BRANDISH in a Sentence
- "He brandished his sword at the pirates."
- "to brandish syllogisms"
Word Details
Is BRANDISH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BRANDISH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BRANDISH uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BRANDISH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | a | n | d | i | s | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRANDISH
100 words from the letters in BRANDISH
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How to Use BRANDISH in Word Games
BRANDISH is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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