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Originally posted by Nic Name
I think brandishes is the correct idiom. 
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Nope.
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Brandish Bran"dish, v. t. imp. & p. p. Brandished; p. pr. &
vb. n. Brandishing. OE. braundisen, F. brandir, fr. brand
a sword, fr. OHG. brant brand. See Brand, n.
1. To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various
directions; to shake or flourish.
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You can display a handgun without brandishing it....you can display it while it's still holstered.