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SABER RATTLING Synonyms

5 synonyms for saber rattling. (exact relations)
2 hypernyms for saber rattling. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for SABER RATTLING

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blustering

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• blowing in violent and abrupt bursts

bullying

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

adjective satellite

• noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others

posturing

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• adopting a vain conceited posture

threatening

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

• darkened by clouds

sabre rattling

noun

n

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.
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Alternatives for BLUSTERING

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