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bluster vs blow

blow vs bluster

bluster and blow both are nouns.

bluster and blow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bluster Yes No Yes No
blow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, blow is a hypernym of bluster; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than bluster:
  • bluster: a violent gusty wind
  • blow: a strong current of air
Other hypernyms of bluster include blast, gust.
As verbs, bluster and blow are synonyms defined as:
  • bluster and blow: show off
Other synonyms of bluster include boast, brag, gas, gasconade, shoot a line, swash, tout, vaunt.
As verbs, blow is a hypernym of bluster; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than bluster:
  • bluster: blow hard; be gusty, as of wind
  • blow: be blowing or storming
bluster (noun) blow (noun)
a swaggering show of courage a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
vain and empty boasting forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
a violent gusty wind street names for cocaine
noisy confusion and turbulence an impact (as from a collision)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air
bluster (verb) blow (verb)
act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner exhale hard
show off free of obstruction by blowing air through
blow hard; be gusty, as of wind melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
burst suddenly
shape by blowing
show off
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming
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