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bluster vs comport

comport vs bluster

bluster is a noun but comport is not a noun.

bluster and comport both are verbs.

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

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