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saber rattling

/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/

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/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/C1formalpolitical
  • ruАгрессивные или угрожающие заявления, действия или демонстрация военной мощи, направленные на запугивание противника, часто без реального намерения вступать в конфликт.

Aggressive or threatening language, actions, or displays of military power intended to intimidate an opponent, often without actual intent to engage in conflict.

  1. Military threat displayC1formal

    The act of making aggressive or threatening statements or actions, especially regarding military force, to intimidate an opponent.

    ruДемонстрация военной угрозы

    • The country's saber rattling has increased tensions in the region.
    • Diplomats are concerned about the recent saber rattling from both sides.
    • His speech was full of saber rattling, but no real action was taken.