bluster

• Substantiv, das lautes, chaotisches oder stürmisches Verhalten, eine prahlerische Zurschaustellung von Mut, einen starken, böigen Wind oder leeres, eitles Prahlen bezeichnet.

A noun referring to noisy, confused, or turbulent behavior; a swaggering show of courage; a violent gusty wind; or vain and empty boasting.

unzählbar

1. Noisy confusion and turbulenceC1formal

   A state of noisy, chaotic activity or commotion.

   Lärmendes Durcheinander

   • The bluster of the crowded market made it hard to think.
   • Amid the bluster of the protest, a few clear voices could be heard.
   • The meeting descended into bluster and argument.

   Synonymeclamorcommotiondinhubbubpandemoniumrackettumultturmoiluproar

   Antonymecalmpeacequiettranquility

2. Swaggering show of courageC1formal

   An aggressive or boastful display of confidence that is often not genuine.

   Angeberei

   • His threats were just bluster; he had no real power.
   • The politician's speech was full of bluster but lacked substance.
   • She saw through his bluster and knew he was scared.

   Synonymebombastbraggadociobravadorodomontadeswagger

   Antonymecowardicetimidity

3. Violent gusty windC1formal

   A strong, gusty wind, often accompanied by noise.

   Böiger Wind

   • The bluster of the storm rattled the windows all night.
   • We could hear the bluster of the wind outside the cabin.
   • The ship struggled against the bluster of the gale.

   Synonymeblastgalegustsqualltempestwindstorm

   Antonymecalm

4. Vain and empty boastingC1informal

   Loud, empty talk that is intended to impress but has little meaning or truth.

   Leeres Prahlen

   • Don't listen to his bluster; he's just trying to show off.
   • The interview was full of bluster and no real answers.
   • His bluster fooled no one in the room.

   Synonymeblatherboastingbombastbraggingbravadogasconaderodomontadeswagger

   Antonymehumilitymodestyreticencesinceritysubstancetruthfulness

• Laut, aggressiv oder empört reden oder sich verhalten, oft ohne große Wirkung oder Substanz; auch toben, prahlen oder drohen.

A verb used to describe speaking or behaving in a loud, aggressive, or indignant manner, often with little effect or substance.

1. Blow forcefullyB2formal

   To blow in strong, gusty bursts, as wind does during a storm.

   Stürmisch wehen

   • The wind blustered through the trees all night.
   • Outside, the storm blustered against the windows.
   • The cold wind blustered across the open field.

   Synonymeblastblowgusthowlrageroarsquallstorm

   Antonymecalmsettlesubside

2. Boast or show offB2informal

   To talk or behave in a loud, aggressive, or self-important way, often to impress others.

   Angeben

   • He blustered about his achievements at the party.
   • The politician blustered his way through the debate.
   • She blustered about her connections to gain respect.

   Synonymeboastbragcrowswaggervaunt

   Antonymecowerdemurfawnhumblekowtowquailshrink

3. Act arrogantlyC1informal

   To behave in an overly self-assured or conceited manner, often without substance.

   Angeben

   • The manager blustered, but no one believed his threats.
   • He blustered into the room, demanding attention.
   • She blustered about her expertise, but couldn't answer simple questions.

   Synonymepostureput on airsstrutswagger