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bluster

/ˈblʌs.tə/ /ˈblʌs.tɚ/

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noun

Getue, Prahlerei

Pompous, officious talk.

Examples :

"The manager's bluster about deadlines didn't scare anyone, since he rarely enforced them. "

Das Getue des Managers über Fristen schüchterte niemanden ein, da er sie selten durchsetzte.

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noun

Windstoß, Böe

A gust of wind.

Examples :

"The sudden bluster of wind slammed the door shut. "

Der plötzliche Windstoß knallte die Tür zu.

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noun

Getöse, Gepolter

Fitful noise and violence.

Examples :

"The small boat rocked violently in the ocean's bluster. "

Das kleine Boot schaukelte heftig im Getöse des Ozeans.

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verb

Toben, poltern

To speak or protest loudly.

Examples :

"When confronted by opposition his reaction was to bluster, which often cowed the meek."

Wenn er mit Widerspruch konfrontiert wurde, tobte er, was oft die Sanftmütigen einschüchterte.

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verb

Drohen, poltern

To act or speak in an unduly threatening manner.

Examples :

"The angry customer continued to bluster, but the manager remained calm and professional. "

Der wütende Kunde drohte weiter, aber der Manager blieb ruhig und professionell.

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verb

Brausen, stürmen

To blow in strong or sudden gusts.

Examples :

"The wind began to bluster, shaking the windows of the house. "

Der Wind begann zu brausen und rüttelte an den Fenstern des Hauses.