brandish an axe

Frequency: 5.53.1 per million words

To wave an axe in a threatening way.

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Examples (10)

  • The enraged farmer began to brandish his axe at the trespassers.
  • In the horror film, the masked figure menacingly brandishes an axe in the dark hallway.
  • The Viking chieftain stood on the longship's prow, brandishing a heavy battle-axe to rally his warriors.
  • He was arrested for brandishing an axe in a public place.
  • If you see someone brandishing an axe, you should call the police immediately.
  • The dwarf lord, cornered by goblins, started to brandish his ornate axe defiantly.
  • The court heard how the defendant had brandished an axe during the argument.
  • A character in the play dramatically brandishes a prop axe during the final act.
  • Shouting threats, the disgruntled employee was seen brandishing an axe in the company lobby.
  • The historical reenactor learned how to properly brandish an axe like a medieval knight.