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The correct spelling is blustering.
How to pronounce blustering
verb
Say it like: Blu-ste-rin-g
The correct spelling is blustering. To speak or protest loudly. For example: "When confronted by opposition his reaction was to bluster, which often cowed the meek."
Usage Examples
“When confronted by opposition his reaction was to bluster, which often cowed the meek.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To speak or protest loudly.
- 2.To act or speak in an unduly threatening manner.
- 3.To blow in strong or sudden gusts.
noun
- 1.A noisy blowing, as of a blast of wind.
- 2.Swaggering; braggartry; noisy pretension.
adjective
- 1.Engaged in or involving the process of blustering, speaking or protesting loudly.
- 2.Pompous or arrogant in one's speech or bearing.
- 3.Very windy; (of wind) blowing very strongly, blustery.
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