shroud-waving

derogatory uncountable

(derogatory) Arguing against a proposed policy on the grounds that it will result in deaths.

Japanese Meaning

（蔑称）提案された政策が死者を出すと主張し、その政策に反対する行為

The council dismissed his shroud-waving as a cynical attempt to derail the reform.

評議会は彼の死を煽る主張を、改革を頓挫させるための冷酷な試みとして退けた。

Sense（1）

(derogatory) Arguing against a proposed policy on the grounds that it will result in deaths.