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sabre rattling

/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/

Traducción: Retórica o acciones agresivas, amenazantes o intimidatorias, especialmente en el ámbito político o militar, que buscan presionar o provocar sin llegar necesariamente a un conflicto armado real.

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/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/C1formalpolitical
  • esRetórica o acciones agresivas, amenazantes o intimidatorias, especialmente en el ámbito político o militar, que buscan presionar o provocar sin llegar necesariamente a un conflicto armado real.

Aggressive or threatening language, actions, or gestures intended to intimidate or provoke conflict, especially in political or military contexts, without necessarily leading to actual confrontation.

  1. Aggressive display of military powerC1formal

    The act of making threats or showing military strength in order to intimidate an opponent, without necessarily intending to go to war.

    esRugido de sables

    • The country's recent sabre rattling has alarmed its neighbors.
    • Political leaders often engage in sabre rattling during negotiations.
    • The sabre rattling between the two nations increased tensions in the region.