Blustering
/ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (pres. part.)) Acting in a loud, aggressive, or boastful manner, often to intimidate or influence others.
The witness was blustering throughout the courtroom, trying to derail the cross-examination.
Forms
- bluster
- blusters
- blustered
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "blustering" often describes behavior rather than a legal concept; its use may affect assessments of credibility or demeanor during testimony or negotiations.
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