bluster

• Sustantivo que denota comportamiento ruidoso, caótico o tempestuoso; exhibición jactanciosa de valentía; viento fuerte y racheado; o fanfarronería vacía y vanidosa.

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

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1. Noisy confusion and turbulenceC1formal

   A state of noisy, chaotic activity or commotion.

   Tumulto, alboroto

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclamorcommotiondinhubbubpandemoniumrackettumultturmoiluproar

   Antónimoscalmpeacequiettranquility

2. Swaggering show of courageC1formal

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

   Fanfarronería

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbombastbraggadociobravadorodomontadeswagger

   Antónimoscowardicetimidity

3. Violent gusty windC1formal

   A strong, gusty wind, often accompanied by noise.

   Ráfaga violenta de viento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblastgalegustsqualltempestwindstorm

   Antónimoscalm

4. Vain and empty boastingC1informal

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

   Jactancia vacía

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblatherboastingbombastbraggingbravadogasconaderodomontadeswagger

   Antónimoshumilitymodestyreticencesinceritysubstancetruthfulness

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Soplar con ráfagas fuertes

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

   Sinónimosblastblowgusthowlrageroarsquallstorm

   Antónimoscalmsettlesubside

2. Boast or show offB2informal

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

   Fanfarronear

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

   Sinónimosboastbragcrowswaggervaunt

   Antónimoscowerdemurfawnhumblekowtowquailshrink

3. Act arrogantlyC1informal

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

   Pavonearse

   • 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.

   Sinónimospostureput on airsstrutswagger