balance of terror
Definitions
The tenuous peace that existed during the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Equivalents
Françaiséquilibre de la terreur
2 more languages
Suomikauhun tasapaino
Svenskaterrorbalans
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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