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What is another word for paper tiger?

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Noun
A seemingly fierce or powerful person who is actually ineffective or powerless
“A general thrust of my argument is that the postmodern turn in anthropology threatens to be a paper tiger.”
Noun
An idolized and self-important official, often regarded with false reverence
Adjective
Lacking the power or ability to act effectively
Adjective
Shaking or quivering as a result of cowardice
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Adjective
Harmless or producing no ill effect
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