Associations to the word «Blustering»

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BLUSTER, noun. Pompous, officious talk.

BLUSTER, noun. A gust of wind.

BLUSTER, noun. Fitful noise and violence.

BLUSTER, verb. To speak or protest loudly.

BLUSTER, verb. To act or speak in an unduly threatening manner.

BLUSTER, verb. To blow in strong or sudden gusts.

BLUSTER, noun. Noisy confusion and turbulence; "he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations".

BLUSTER, noun. A swaggering show of courage.

BLUSTER, noun. A violent gusty wind.

BLUSTER, noun. Vain and empty boasting.

BLUSTER, verb. Blow hard; be gusty, as of wind; "A southeaster blustered onshore"; "The flames blustered".

BLUSTER, verb. Show off.

BLUSTER, verb. Act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner.

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John Locke