Verb
brandish
IPA /ˈbrændɪʃ/
To wave or display an object in an excited or threatening way.
See example sentence: brandish
She burst into the kitchen, brandishing the winning raffle ticket.
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gesticulate
IPA /dʒeˈstɪkjuleɪt/
To make noticeable movements with your hands or arms while communicating.
See example sentence: gesticulate
He began to gesticulate when he saw that we had taken the wrong turning.
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