bluster
noun/ˈblʌstər/
Frequency rank: #18,949 most common English word
Meaning
noisy, aggressive, or empty talk meant to impress or intimidate.
Example sentence
The politician tried to hide his lack of ideas behind loud bluster and empty promises.
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