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bluster vs acquit

acquit vs bluster

bluster is a noun but acquit is not a noun.

bluster and acquit both are verbs.

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

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