Antony Blinken

Pyongyang possesses thousands of artillery pieces 30 miles from Seoul. Just one retaliatory salvo could decimate South Korea's capital.

American Statesman

Originally used to describe volleys from multiple guns in military action. Implies coordinated, powerful effort.

Military Origin

Highlights an intense burst of action. Think of it as a sudden, concentrated force.

Intensity

Use 'salvo' to paint a vivid picture of combat or confrontation for impact.

Visual Imagery

Used in a social context to describe enthusiastic collective approval or praise.

Celebratory Usage

Use when referring to a group's simultaneous reaction, not an individual's response.

Group Reaction

Shows the word's transition from military to metaphorical usage in peaceful settings.

Metaphoric Transition

Suggests a sudden and forceful expression of criticism or disapproval.

Critical Usage

Used metaphorically for actions or words, not a physical attack.

Non-Physical

Often signifies the beginning of an argument or dispute.

Initiate Conflict

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Salvo

Military Origin

Intensity

Visual Imagery

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