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What is another word for bluff?

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Noun
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something
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“Nehru told the correspondent he thought this was an obvious bluff and paid no attention to it.”
Noun
Bravado or bluster that is superficial or not backed up
“Nothing would really come of the dictator's threats, they said. He was all bluff and hot air.”
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A steep cliff, bank or promontory
“Our camp is on the west side, under a steep sandstone bluff.”
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The act or fact of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
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A headland or promontory
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A deceptive outward appearance
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A person who engages in deception for personal gain at the expense of others
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Strategically pushing limits through bluffing, bluster, or intimidating tactics
Verb
To deceive or fool someone
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“He is trying to bluff the people of the city of Boston and the members of this Council, in every way, shape and manner.”
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To try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
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“Karl had learned how to bluff his way out of trouble by living on the streets.”
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To tell an untruth or falsehood
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To feign sleep or inactivity, typically to deceive or mislead
Adjective
Direct or forthright in speech or behavior
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“His impetuous nature had tended to make him rather abrupt and bluff in speech.”
Adjective
Rather rude or ill-natured in speech or manner
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“Owing to his bluff manner, he was never very popular with the young people.”
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Dangerously high or steep
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(of a person) Lacking sophistication or refinement
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