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bluster in German

bluster in German is Aufblasen, Aufplustern, Bombast — bluster means loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.

bluster in German

Aufblasen
noun
Pompous, officious talk.
Aufplustern
noun
Pompous, officious talk.
Bombast
noun
Pompous, officious talk.
Dampfplauderei
noun
Pompous, officious talk.
Getöse
noun
Pompous, officious talk.
Kraftmeierei
noun
Pompous, officious talk.
Böe
noun
A gust of wind.
Sturmböe
noun
A gust of wind.
Windböe
noun
A gust of wind.
Windstoß
noun
A gust of wind.
Gepolter
noun
Fitful noise and violence.
Geschrei
noun
Fitful noise and violence.
Wutgeheul
noun
Fitful noise and violence.
Wutgeschrei
noun
Fitful noise and violence.
laut werden
verb
To speak or protest loudly.
poltern
verb
To speak or protest loudly.
wüste Drohungen ausstoßen
verb
To act or speak in an unduly threatening manner.
brausen
verb
To blow in strong or sudden gusts (refers to winds).
tosen
verb
To blow in strong or sudden gusts (refers to winds).

What does "bluster" mean?

  1. noun Loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.
    "Behind all the bluster, he had no real plan."
  2. noun A sudden strong gust or blast, especially of wind.
    "A bluster of wind knocked the tent over."
  3. verb To talk loudly and aggressively, often to intimidate or to cover up weakness.
    "He blustered about suing everyone, but nothing ever came of it."
  4. verb Of wind: to blow in strong, noisy gusts.
    "The wind blustered around the cliffs all night."

bluster in a sentence

  • Behind all the bluster, he had no real plan.
  • The politician's speech was mostly bluster and short on details.
  • A bluster of wind knocked the tent over.
  • He blustered about suing everyone, but nothing ever came of it.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bluster" in German?

"bluster" in German is Aufblasen, Aufplustern, Bombast. bluster means: Loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.

How do you use "bluster" in a sentence?

Example: "Behind all the bluster, he had no real plan." In German, "bluster" is Aufblasen, Aufplustern, Bombast.

Are there other ways to say "bluster" in German?

Yes — German has 19 translations listed for "bluster": Aufblasen, Aufplustern, Bombast, Dampfplauderei, Getöse, Kraftmeierei.

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