bluster

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: bravadobraggadociorodomontaderhodomontadeboasttoutswashshoot a linebraggasblowvaunt

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. noisy confusion and turbulence“he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations”
  2. a swaggering show of courageSynonyms: bravado
  3. a violent gusty wind
  4. vain and empty boastingSynonyms: braggadociorodomontaderhodomontade

Verb (3)

  1. blow hard; be gusty, as of wind“A southeaster blustered onshore”“The flames blustered”
  2. show offSynonyms: boasttoutswashshoot a linebraggasblowvauntgasconade
  3. act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited mannerSynonyms: swaggerswash
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Bluster \Blus"ter\, v. t. To utter, or do, with noisy violence; to force by blustering; to bully. [1913 Webster]

He bloweth and blustereth out . . . his abominable blasphemy. --Sir T. More. [1913 Webster]

As if therewith he meant to bluster all princes into a perfect obedience to his commands. --Fuller. [1913 Webster]

Bluster \Blus"ter\, n.

1.Fitful noise and violence, as of a storm; violent winds; boisterousness. [1913 Webster]

To the winds they set Their corners, when with bluster to confound Sea, air, and shore.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

2.Noisy and violent or threatening talk; noisy and boastful language. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Noise; boisterousness; tumult; turbulence; confusion; boasting; swaggering; bullying. [1913 Webster]

Bluster \Blus"ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Blustered; p. pr. & vb. n. Blustering.] [Allied to blast.] [1913 Webster]

1.To blow fitfully with violence and noise, as wind; to be windy and boisterous, as the weather. [1913 Webster]

And ever-threatening storms Of Chaos blustering round.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

2.To talk with noisy violence; to swagger, as a turbulent or boasting person; to act in a noisy, tumultuous way; to play the bully; to storm; to rage. [1913 Webster]

Your ministerial directors blustered like tragic tyrants.— Burke.[1913 Webster]
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