SABER RATTLING Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the phrase
saber rattling.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase saber rattling. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase saber rattling. (close relations)
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Definition of SABER RATTLING
Definition of SABER RATTLING
Best Alternative Words for SABER RATTLING
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| blustering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • blowing in violent and abrupt bursts | ||||||||
| bullying | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something adjective satellite • noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others | ||||||||
| posturing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • adopting a vain conceited posture | ||||||||
| threatening | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments • darkened by clouds | ||||||||
| sabre rattling | nounn | |||||||
noun • the ostentatious display of military power (with the implied threat that it might be used) | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For SABER RATTLING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
saber rattling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
action
Phrases (1)
military action
