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bluster vs behave

behave vs bluster

bluster is a noun but behave is not a noun.

bluster and behave both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bluster Yes No Yes No
behave No No Yes No
As verbs, behave is a hypernym of bluster; that is, behave is a word with a broader meaning than bluster:
  • bluster: act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
  • behave: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Other hypernyms of bluster include acquit, act, bear, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.
bluster (noun) behave (noun)
a swaggering show of courage
vain and empty boasting
a violent gusty wind
noisy confusion and turbulence
bluster (verb) behave (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 behave well or properly
blow hard; be gusty, as of wind
Difference between bluster and behave

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