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act vs bluster

bluster vs act

act and bluster both are nouns.

act and bluster both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
bluster Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bluster is a hyponym of act; that is, bluster is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  • bluster: act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
act (noun) bluster (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen a swaggering show of courage
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet vain and empty boasting
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body a violent gusty wind
a short performance that is part of a longer program noisy confusion and turbulence
a manifestation of insincerity
act (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
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind show off
discharge one's duties blow hard; be gusty, as of wind
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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