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saber rattling

/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/

Traduction: Démonstration ou menace agressive, souvent militaire ou rhétorique, visant à intimider un adversaire sans nécessairement impliquer un passage à l'acte.

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/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/C1formalpolitical
  • frDémonstration ou menace agressive, souvent militaire ou rhétorique, visant à intimider un adversaire sans nécessairement impliquer un passage à l'acte.

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.

    frRattachement de sabres

    • 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.