sabre rattling

Speech parts

1. sabre rattling - Noun

2. sabre rattling - Adjective

3. sabre rattling - Verb

Meaning

the ostentatious display of military power (with the implied threat that it might be used)

Alternative names

sabre-rattling

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Examples

In his first public remarks since the test, Trump said in Warsaw that Pyongyang’s military sabre-rattling must bring “consequences” and warned he was considering a “severe” response to its ‘very, very bad behaviour”. Source: Internet

The sabre-rattling of Israel’s enemies involves guns, knives, rockets, missiles and even the threat of nuclear weapons. Source: Internet

Those continuing the old politics of sabre-rattling must realise there is no sword or blade in the scabbard or sheath to “scare” the enemy. Source: Internet

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