Noun
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a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
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a symbol of disgrace or infamy
"And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis
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a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
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identification mark on skin, made by burning
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a recognizable kind
"there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"
"what make of car is that?"
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a name given to a product or service
- trade name - brand name
Verb
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mark or expose as infamous
"She was branded a loose woman"
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mark with a brand or trademark
"when this product is not branded it sells for a lower price"
- brandmark -
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
"He denounced the government action"
"She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock"
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burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership
of animals