bravado
/brəˈvɑdoʊ/
noun
- A confident or bold manner that is intended to impress others or hide fear.
- She walked into the room with an air of bravado, but her hands were shaking.
- His offer to fight was just bravado; he was actually terrified.
- The young soldier's bravado faded when he heard the explosions nearby.
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