Vocabulary Spotlight
Bluster
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: गरजना या धौंस जमाना (Garajna ya dhauns jamana) – To speak in a loud, aggressive, or threatening way.
Pronunciation
[bluhs-ter]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Roar – गरजना (garajna)
Related Words
Shout – चिल्लाना (chillana)
Word Origin
“Bluster” 16th century mein English mein aaya aur iska matlab hai zor se bolna.
– “Bluster” entered English in the 16th century and means to speak forcefully.
Word Family
Noun: Blusterer – धौंस जमाने वाला (dhauns jamane wala)
Adjective: Blustery – तेज और गरजता हुआ (tez aur garajta hua)
Usage Examples
1. Manager ne bluster karte hue team se perform karne ko kaha.
– The manager blustered at the team to perform better.
2. Usne gusse mein bluster karte hue apne dost ko dhamki di.
– He blustered angrily at his friend.
Cultural Note
India mein gusse mein zor se bolne ko bluster keh sakte hain, khaaskar jab koi apni baat ko zyada importance dena chahta hai.
In Context
“Bluster” shabd aksar aggressive ya dominating situations mein istemaal hota hai.