godan verb (-su), transitive verb
raise overhead; brandish; flourish
Physical action of lifting something up high and waving it, often a weapon or object, in a dramatic or threatening manner.
彼は刀を振りかざして敵に向かった。
He brandished his sword and charged at the enemy.
デモ隊がプラカードを振
The demonstrators raised their placards overhead.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
wield (power, authority); proclaim (principles)
Figurative use: to openly display or assert something abstract like power, authority, or ideals, often in a forceful or self-righteous way.
上司は権力を振りかざして部下を従わせた。
The boss wielded his authority to make his subordinates obey.
彼は正義を振りかざして他人を批判する。
He proclaims justice and criticizes others.