empty threat

Noun

Meaning

empty threat (plural empty threats)

A threat made with no chance of being carried out.
Synonym: (archaic) brutum fulmen

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Antonyms

high-risk

Examples

And it can’t be an empty threat, either. Source: Internet

Fortunately, it was an empty threat, as the legal mechanisms require one year written notice and a commitment of three years before withdrawal, by which time a US re-election would already be in place. Source: Internet

Do you think this is a reasonable concern or more of an empty threat? Source: Internet

“With all due respect, I think it’s an empty threat and it’s a little ridiculous.” Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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