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bluster

[ bluhs-ter ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to roar and be tumultuous, as wind.
  2. to be loud, noisy, or swaggering; utter loud, empty menaces or protests:

    He blusters about revenge but does nothing.

    Synonyms: , , ,



verb (used with object)

  1. to force or accomplish by blustering:

    He blustered his way through the crowd.

    Synonyms: , ,

noun

  1. boisterous noise and violence:

    the bluster of the streets.

  2. noisy, empty threats or protests; inflated talk:

    bluff and bluster.

bluster

/ ˈʌə /

verb

  1. to speak or say loudly or boastfully
  2. to act in a bullying way
  3. tr,foll byinto to force or attempt to force (a person) into doing something by behaving thus
  4. intr (of the wind) to be noisy or gusty
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. boisterous talk or action; swagger
  2. empty threats or protests
  3. a strong wind; gale
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܲٱ, adjective
  • ˈܲٱԲ, nounadjective
  • ˈܲٱԲly, adverb
  • ˈܲٱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ܲ·ٱ· noun
  • ܲ·ٱ·Բ· adverb
  • ܲ·ٱ· ܲ·ٱ·dzܲ adjective
  • dzܳ·ܲ·ٱ verb (used with object)
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of bluster1

First recorded in 1520–30; perhaps from Low German blustern, blüstern “to blow violently”; compare Old Norse ٰ “blowing, hissing”
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of bluster1

C15: probably from Middle Low German üٱ to storm, blow violently
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The Democrats say their hyper-focus on Medicaid is not just bluster — though Republicans have framed it as such.

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Trump had said he planned to throw huge tariffs on Mexico and Canada during the campaign but nobody knew if it was just the usual Trump bluster or if he meant it.

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With so much bluster between these three neighbours in recent days, it is easy to forget that the Trump presidency is still only six weeks old.

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It's men who have fantasies of being "ubermensch," but who are acting on their justified fears that, underneath the bluster, they're cowards.

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"Congressional Republicans, despite their bluster, know full well that governing requires bipartisan negotiation and cooperation," Schumer wrote.

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