Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

show of force

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.10 in modern English

Syllables: show of -force
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

Inflected Forms

shows of force (plural)

Synonyms

show of strength power move

Questions

What does show of force mean?: An open demonstration of power by display of a great number of people or resources.

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