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- [sey-ber rat-ling]
- /ˈseɪ bər ˈræt lɪŋ/
- /ˈseɪ.bər ˈræt.l̩/
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- [sey-ber rat-ling]
- /ˈseɪ bər ˈræt lɪŋ/
Definitions of sabre-rattling word
- uncountable noun sabre-rattling If you describe a threat, especially a threat of military action, as sabre-rattling, you do not believe that the threat will actually be carried out. 0
- noun sabre-rattling seeking to intimidate by an aggressive display of military power 0
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Parts of speech for Sabre-rattling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sabre-rattling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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