bluster

How to use bluster in a sentence

Played with equal parts warmth and bluster by Ed Asner, Lou Grant was the ultimate TV boss.

To modern workers everywhere,To modern workers everywhere,Played with equal parts warmth and bluster by Ed Asner, Lou Grant was the ultimate TV boss.

By the SEC’s telling, his apparent bluster was largely an attempt to secure the round at a so-called unicorn valuation.

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.

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.

ETHICS IN SERVICEWILLIAM HOWARD TAFT

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

IN NESTING TIMEOLIVE THORNE MILLER

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985