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blustering

/ˈblʌstərɪŋ/ /ˈblʌstɚɪŋ/

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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 bully was blustering at the younger children, yelling and pushing them around to get their lunch money. "

Der Schläger drohte den jüngeren Kindern, schrie und schubste sie herum, um ihr Pausengeld zu bekommen.

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verb

Stürmen, brausen

To blow in strong or sudden gusts.

Examples :

"The wind was blustering through the trees, causing leaves to swirl everywhere. "

Der Wind stürmte durch die Bäume und wirbelte die Blätter überall herum.

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noun

Brausen, Tosen

A noisy blowing, as of a blast of wind.

Examples :

"The blustering outside made it hard to hear the teacher. "

Das Brausen draußen erschwerte es, den Lehrer zu hören.

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noun

Prahlen, Angeberei

Swaggering; braggartry; noisy pretension.

Examples :

"His constant blustering about his imaginary accomplishments annoyed everyone in the office. "

Sein ständiges Prahlen über seine imaginären Leistungen ärgerte alle im Büro.

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adjective

Brausend, polternd

Engaged in or involving the process of blustering, speaking or protesting loudly.

Examples :

"The blustering wind rattled the windows and shook the trees. "

Der brausende Wind rüttelte an den Fenstern und schüttelte die Bäume.

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adjective

Anmaßend, prahlerisch

Pompous or arrogant in one's speech or bearing.

Examples :

"The blustering manager yelled at his employees, making grand, empty promises of future success while taking credit for their hard work. "

Der anmaßende Manager schrie seine Mitarbeiter an und machte große, leere Versprechungen über zukünftigen Erfolg, während er sich für ihre harte Arbeit rühmte.

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adjective

Stürmisch, brausend

Very windy; (of wind) blowing very strongly, blustery.

Examples :

"The blustering wind rattled the windows of the old house. "

Der stürmische Wind rüttelte an den Fenstern des alten Hauses.