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sabre rattling

/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/

Traduction: Déclarations, actions ou gestes agressifs ou menaçants destinés à intimider ou à provoquer un conflit, en particulier dans un contexte politique ou militaire, sans passage obligatoire à un affrontement réel.

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/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/C1formalpolitical
  • frDéclarations, actions ou gestes agressifs ou menaçants destinés à intimider ou à provoquer un conflit, en particulier dans un contexte politique ou militaire, sans passage obligatoire à un affrontement réel.

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.

    frcliquetis de sabres

    • 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.