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- [sey-ber rat-ling]
- /ˈseɪ bər ˈræt lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sey-ber rat-ling]
- /ˈseɪ bər ˈræt lɪŋ/
Definition of saber rattling words
- noun saber rattling a show or threat of military power, especially as used by a nation to impose its policies on other countries. 1
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Origin of saber rattling
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; See origin at saber, rattle1, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Saber rattling
noun
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saber rattling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
saber rattling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for saber rattling
noun saber rattling
- warmongering — the practices and principles of a warmonger.
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