1. to speak in a loud, aggressive, or threatening way, especially when trying to hide weakness or uncertainty
2. to blow violently and noisily
Usage: often used of wind

1. loud, aggressive talk that is meant to impress or intimidate others
2. violent, noisy wind

Examples

• The politician continued to bluster about his achievements despite the evidence against him.
• Don’t let his threats fool you – it’s all bluster and no action.
• The wind began to bluster through the trees before the storm hit.
• His angry bluster couldn’t hide the fact that he was clearly wrong.
• The autumn winds blustered across the empty field.
• She saw through his bluster and recognized his insecurity.
• The bluster of the hurricane kept everyone indoors for hours.