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acquit vs bluster

bluster vs acquit

acquit is not a noun while bluster is a noun.

acquit and bluster both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acquit No No Yes No
bluster Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bluster is a hyponym of acquit; that is, bluster is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than acquit:
  • acquit: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  • bluster: act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
acquit (noun) bluster (noun)
a swaggering show of courage
vain and empty boasting
a violent gusty wind
noisy confusion and turbulence
acquit (verb) bluster (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges show off
blow hard; be gusty, as of wind
Difference between acquit and bluster

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