paper tiger (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def the nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual
examples he reminded Mao that the paper tiger had nuclear teeth
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Hypernym powerlessness, impotence, impotency
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Hyponym powerlessness, impotence, impotency

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