How is the word schwingen translated from German to English

English translation
Brandish
verb

Etwas schwenken, besonders eine Waffe.

To wave something, especially a weapon.

Examples with “schwingen”

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  • Er schwang ein Messer gegen die Menge. — He brandished a knife at the crowd.

  • Schwing diesen Schirm nicht im Haus. — Don't brandish that umbrella indoors.

  • Sieger schwingen den Pokal oft über dem Kopf. — Winners often brandish the trophy above their heads.

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