blustering

• Diz-se de uma pessoa que fala alto, de forma agressiva ou arrogante, muitas vezes para intimidar ou impressionar os outros. Também pode descrever algo como o vento ou o tempo, quando sopra com força e violência.

Describes a person who talks in a loud, aggressive, or boastful manner, often to intimidate or impress others.

1. Blowing violentlyB2formal

   Characterized by strong, gusty, and often noisy wind.

   Tempestuoso

   • The blustering wind made it difficult to walk outside.
   • A blustering storm swept through the town last night.
   • The blustering gusts knocked over the garden furniture.

   Sinônimosblusterygustysquallystormytempestuousturbulentwindy

   Antônimoscalmgentlemildquietstill

2. Talking loudly and aggressivelyC1formal

   Speaking in a loud, aggressive, or boastful manner, often to intimidate or impress.

   Fanfarrão

   • His blustering speech failed to convince the audience.
   • The blustering politician made empty promises.
   • She was tired of his blustering attitude during meetings.

   Sinônimosblusteryboastfulbombasticbraggingbullyingpompousrantingravingswaggering

   Antônimoscalmgentlehumblemeekmildquietsoft

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Soprar com força

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

   Sinônimosblastblowgusthowlrageroarsquallstorm

   Antônimoscalmsettlesubside

2. Boast or show offB2informal

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

   Gabar-se

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

   Sinônimosboastbragcrowswaggervaunt

   Antônimoscowerdemurfawnhumblekowtowquailshrink

3. Act arrogantlyC1informal

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

   Arrogar-se

   • 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.

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