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gust vs bluster

bluster vs gust

gust and bluster both are nouns.

gust is not a verb while bluster is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gust Yes No No No
bluster Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bluster is a hyponym of gust; that is, bluster is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gust:
  • gust: a strong current of air
  • bluster: a violent gusty wind
Other hyponyms of gust include sandblast, puff, puff of air, whiff.
gust (noun) bluster (noun)
a strong current of air a swaggering show of courage
vain and empty boasting
a violent gusty wind
noisy confusion and turbulence
gust (verb) bluster (verb)
act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
show off
blow hard; be gusty, as of wind
Difference between gust and bluster

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