bluster

• Существительное, обозначающее шумное, хаотичное или бурное поведение; хвастливая демонстрация храбрости; сильный порывистый ветер; или пустое и тщеславное хвастовство.

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

uncountable

1. Noisy confusion and turbulenceC1formal

   A state of noisy, chaotic activity or commotion.

   Шумная суматоха

   • 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.

   Synonymsclamorcommotiondinhubbubpandemoniumrackettumultturmoiluproar

   Antonymscalmpeacequiettranquility

2. Swaggering show of courageC1formal

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

   Пустая бравада

   • 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.

   Synonymsbombastbraggadociobravadorodomontadeswagger

   Antonymscowardicetimidity

3. Violent gusty windC1formal

   A strong, gusty wind, often accompanied by noise.

   Порывистый ветер

   • 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.

   Synonymsblastgalegustsqualltempestwindstorm

   Antonymscalm

4. Vain and empty boastingC1informal

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

   Пустое хвастовство

   • 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.

   Synonymsblatherboastingbombastbraggingbravadogasconaderodomontadeswagger

   Antonymshumilitymodestyreticencesinceritysubstancetruthfulness

• Глагол, используемый для описания речи или поведения громким, агрессивным или возмущённым тоном, часто с малым эффектом или содержанием.

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.

   Бушевать

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

   Synonymsblastblowgusthowlrageroarsquallstorm

   Antonymscalmsettlesubside

2. Boast or show offB2informal

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

   Хвастаться

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

   Synonymsboastbragcrowswaggervaunt

   Antonymscowerdemurfawnhumblekowtowquailshrink

3. Act arrogantlyC1informal

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

   Хвастаться

   • 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.

   Synonymspostureput on airsstrutswagger