Meaning of 'brand'

noun

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

Synonyms: blade

noun

a recognizable kind

Example: "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"

Synonyms: make

noun

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

Synonyms: stain

noun

identification mark on skin, made by burning

noun

a name given to a product or service

Synonyms: trade name brand name marque

noun

a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

Synonyms: firebrand

verb

to mark or expose as infamous

Example: "I was branded a genius."

Synonyms: post

verb

to mark with a brand or trademark

Example: "When this product is not branded it sells for a lower price."

Synonyms: trademark brandmark

verb

to accuse, condemn, openly or formally, or brand as disgraceful

Example: "I branded them traitors."

Synonyms: mark

verb

to burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership

Example: "Some people find branding cattle to be disturbing."