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Meaning of show of force | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An open demonstration of power by display of a great number of people or resources.

Equivalents

العربية استعراض للقوة
Deutsch Machtdemonstration
Suomi voimannäyte voimannäytös voimannäyttö
Français démonstration de force
日本語 示威
Nederlands machtsvertoon
Română demonstrație de forță
Svenska maktdemonstration

Examples

“The military parade was an opportunity for the new government to give a show of force to the neighbouring countries.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

show of hands show of strength show off show offs show one's ass show one's true colors

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