blustering

/ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
adjective
  1. (of a person) talking in a loud, aggressive, or boastful way.
    • His blustering tone made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
    • She gave a blustering speech, but no one believed her promises.
    • The blustering manager intimidated the new employees.
  2. (of wind or weather) blowing fiercely and noisily.
    • A blustering wind knocked over the trash cans.
    • We stayed indoors during the blustering storm.
    • The blustering cold made it hard to walk outside.
Antonyms
noun
  1. Loud, aggressive, or boastful talk or behavior.
    • All his blustering was just a cover for his insecurity.
    • I'm tired of your blustering; just tell me the truth.
    • The meeting was full of blustering but no real decisions.
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