mindmap root((摇摆)) swing implies a regular or uniform movement usually to and fro: ~ the rope back and forth. wave usually implies a smooth or continuous motion: a flag ~ing in the breeze. flourish suggests a vigorous, ostentatious, or graceful movement of something held in the hand: ~ing her racket, she challenged me to a match. brandish implies a threatening or menacing motion: ~ing his fist, he vowed vengeance. thrash suggests a vigorous, abrupt, violent movement: a boy ~ing about in a tantrum.