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Boastful talk or writing
“We're left wondering how much of his boastful bluster about past dastardly deeds is true and how much of it is wishful thinking.”
Nonsensical or empty talk or writing
“His nonsensical bluster is barely humored by those around him.”
Loud, aggressive or indignant talk or writing
“The rest of the speech consisted largely of jingoistic bluster and attempts at political intimidation.”
A loud and typically discordant noise or sound
“From the hallway, Frederick could hear the bluster outside the church.”
A typically loud state of activity or disturbance
“When the moment came to leave, there was the usual fuffle and bluster in the hall.”
A gust of wind
“She got onto it and as she did so, she felt a bluster of air rush past her from behind.”
The state or quality of being supercilious
A storm with a violent wind
A feeling of great or intense anger
Having, showing, or characterized by force or violent energy
Strategically pushing limits through bluffing, bluster, or intimidating tactics
To talk in a loud, aggressive or indignant manner
“Howard would often bluster about mad officials meddling in people's lives and undermining plain common sense and individual responsibility.”
To talk in a boastful manner
“The professor begins to bluster about his children. According to him, all his children are well-settled in life now.”
To blow in strong or sudden gusts
“The lake's deep green coloration derives from its high concentration of cobalt and other minerals, and is particularly striking when the frequent winds bluster the surface into a froth.”
To yell or shout loudly or angrily
To bully or threaten, especially by causing others to feel frightened
To shout or call out noisily and unrestrainedly
To feel, show, or express great anger
To boast or feel proud of one's achievements
To complain about something in irritation or anger
To force or push one's way
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