bluster

[bluhs-ter]

bluster Definition

  • 1to speak or act in a noisy, angry, or threatening way without saying anything important
  • 2to blow in strong gusts with a lot of noise

Using bluster: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bluster" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The politician blustered about the opposition's policies without offering any solutions.

  • Example

    The wind blustered through the trees, making them sway and creak.

  • Example

    He blustered his way through the interview, trying to hide his lack of knowledge.

bluster Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bluster

Antonyms for bluster

Phrases with bluster

  • to try to deceive someone by making a lot of noise or threats

    Example

    He was just blustering and bluffing when he said he would sue us.

  • to talk in a loud and aggressive way without having anything to back it up

    Example

    The CEO's speech was all bluster and no substance, and the employees were not impressed.

  • to keep changing one's mind or opinion about something

    Example

    She's been blowing hot and cold about whether she wants to go on the trip or not.

Origins of bluster

from Middle Low German 'blüsteren', meaning 'to blow violently'

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Summary: bluster in Brief

The verb 'bluster' [bluhs-ter] means to speak or act in a noisy, angry, or threatening way without saying anything important, or to blow in strong gusts with a lot of noise. It is often used to describe politicians or people who are trying to hide their lack of knowledge. Phrases like 'bluster and bluff' and 'all bluster and no substance' denote deception or lack of substance. 'Blow hot and cold' means to keep changing one's mind or opinion about something.