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blus·ter
 bluster
- pronunciation:
- bluh
st
 r
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
blustered, blustering, blusters |
| definition 1: |
to blow noisily and in gusts, as the wind.
- similar words:
- storm
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| definition 2: |
to act in a loud, boastful, or threatening way.
- similar words:
- swagger
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| related words: |
boast, brag, storm, swell |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to compel by blustering; bully.
The foreman blustered them into working overtime.- similar words:
- browbeat, swagger
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| related words: |
clamor |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
noisy but empty threats or boasts.
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| definition 2: |
loud and aggressive behavior or commotion.
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| related words: |
fury, fuss, heroic |
| derivation: |
blustery (adj.) |
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