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posturing

noun
1
Behavior meant to create a false impression, often to look powerful or important.
"Analysts dismissed the speech as mere posturing ahead of the election."

How to Use Posturing

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In plain EnglishActing a certain way for show, not because you mean it.

Common pairings
political posturing macho posturing

Word Forms

posturings plural

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