bluster

uncountable

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее шумное, хаотичное или бурное поведение; хвастливая демонстрация храбрости; сильный порывистый ветер; или пустое и тщеславное хвастовство.esSustantivo que denota comportamiento ruidoso, caótico o tempestuoso; exhibición jactanciosa de valentía; viento fuerte y racheado; o fanfarronería vacía y vanidosa.frNom désignant un comportement bruyant et vantard visant à impressionner ; forfanterie vide ou tonitruante ; ou vent violent et impétueux accompagné de rafales.deSubstantiv, das lautes, chaotisches oder stürmisches Verhalten, eine prahlerische Zurschaustellung von Mut, einen starken, böigen Wind oder leeres, eitles Prahlen bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa comportamento ruidoso, caótico ou turbulento; demonstração arrogante de coragem; vento forte e tempestuoso; ou bravata vazia e vaidosa.zh名词，指喧闹、混乱或狂暴的行为；虚张声势地炫耀勇气；猛烈的狂风；或空洞自负的吹嘘。arاسم يدل على الكلام الصاخب الفارغ أو التهديد والتفخيم بلا فعل، وعلى الادعاء المتغطرس بالشجاعة، كما يدل على هبوب الريح بقوة وعنف.

1. Noisy confusion and turbulence C1 formal

   A state of noisy, chaotic activity or commotion.

   • 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.

   ruШумная суматохаesTumulto, alborotofrTumulte, vacarmedeLärmendes DurcheinanderptConfusão barulhentazh喧嚣混乱arضجيج واضطراب

   Synonyms: clamorcommotiondinhubbubpandemoniumrackettumultturmoiluproar

   Antonyms: calmpeacequiettranquility

2. Swaggering show of courage C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПустая бравадаesFanfarroneríafrbluffdeAngebereiptBrava ostentaçãozh虚张声势arتفاخر أجوف

   Synonyms: bombastbraggadociobravadorodomontadeswagger

   Antonyms: cowardicetimidity

3. Violent gusty wind C1 formal

   A strong, gusty wind, often accompanied by noise.

   • 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.

   ruПорывистый ветерesRáfaga violenta de vientofrRafale violentedeBöiger WindptVendavalzh狂风arريح عاصفة

   Synonyms: blastgalegustsqualltempestwindstorm

   Antonyms: calm

4. Vain and empty boasting C1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПустое хвастовствоesJactancia vacíafrvantardise videdeLeeres PrahlenptBravata vaziazh虚张声势arفخر أجوف

   Synonyms: blatherboastingbombastbraggingbravadogasconaderodomontadeswagger

   Antonyms: humilitymodestyreticencesinceritysubstancetruthfulness

• blusters plural form
• blusters' possessive plural form
• bluster's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для описания речи или поведения громким, агрессивным или возмущённым тоном, часто с малым эффектом или содержанием.esVerbo que describe hablar o actuar de manera ruidosa, agresiva o indignada, a menudo con poco efecto o sustancia. También puede referirse al viento que sopla con fuerza o hace estruendo.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire une parole ou un comportement bruyant, agressif ou indigné, souvent avec peu d'effet ou de contenu.deLaut, aggressiv oder empört reden oder sich verhalten, oft ohne große Wirkung oder Substanz; auch toben, prahlen oder drohen.ptVerbo usado para descrever fala ou comportamento em tom alto, agressivo ou indignado, muitas vezes com pouco efeito ou conteúdo; também pode indicar fanfarronice ou ameaça vazia.zh指以大声、气势汹汹或愤怒的语气说话或行事，但常常没有实际内容或效果；也可指风猛烈地呼啸、咆哮。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف الكلام أو السلوك بنبرة عالية وصاخبة أو عدوانية أو غاضبة، غالبًا دون تأثير أو مضمون يُذكر. يشمل أيضًا التهديد أو التفاخر بصوت عالٍ.

1. Blow forcefully B2 formal

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

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

   ruБушеватьesSoplar con ráfagas fuertesfrsouffler violemmentdeStürmisch wehenptSoprar com forçazh怒号arهَبَّ بقوة

   Synonyms: blastblowgusthowlrageroarsquallstorm

   Antonyms: calmsettlesubside

2. Boast or show off B2 informal

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

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

   ruХвастатьсяesFanfarronearfrSe vanter bruyammentdeAngebenptGabar-sezh吹嘘arالتفاخر والتبختر

   Synonyms: boastbragcrowswaggervaunt

   Antonyms: cowerdemurfawnhumblekowtowquailshrink

3. Act arrogantly C1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruХвастатьсяesPavonearsefrse comporter avec arrogancedeAngebenptArrogar-sezh狂妄自大arالتفاخر والتكبر

   Synonyms: postureput on airsstrutswagger

• blustered past participle
• blustered past simple
• blustering present participle
• blusters third person singular