bluster

Bob’s tendency toward rhetorical bluster meant that his public appearances were insufficiently contrite to satisfy his critics.

Many politicians use emotion and bluster to bend things toward their worldview, and they tend to be more ideological than logical.

Consequently, the ones who suffer the brunt of your bluster are not Muslims in other nations that you may want to influence.

There was lots of conservative bluster, “but his voting record was moderate to liberal,” says Pitney.

The lay of the land right now, after you strip away the rhetorical bluster, is this.

But bluster was all it was: Carter entered and left the building without incident.

This is, of course, bluster, yet the harsh words come at a particularly sensitive moment.

In spite of her tirade, he had a feeling that it didn't matter, that she must bluster in her tiny teacup if she wanted to do so.

Sayles tried to bluster, whereupon the lawyer advised him to seek an attorney of his own for consultation.

I didn't want her to hear you bluster and threaten; and, besides, I wanted to tell you what I think of you.

This might frighten an inexperienced man, but in reality it is mere bluster.

The smallest only needed to stand and face him to see that it was all bluster and fun.