[BB62]

I don’t understand the idea behind people who use the word “brandishing” when describing an act that is clearly NOT brandishing.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brandish

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[RedMonqey]

Here's you answer. See defintion two:

2 : to exhibit in an ostentatious or aggressive mannerMain

Entry: ostentatious os·ten·ta·tious Pronunciation: \-shəs\ Function: adjective Date: 1673 : marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display

synonyms see showy
— os·ten·ta·tious·ly adverb — os·ten·ta·tious·ness noun

Their “brandishing” of weapons was ostentatious