What is another word for blusterers?

Pronunciation: [blˈʌstəɹəz] (IPA)

Blusterers are individuals who speak in a loud and aggressive way, with the intention of intimidating others. Synonyms for this word could include bullies, braggarts, boastful individuals, blabbermouths, loudmouths, show-offs and windbags. Other words that could be used to describe someone who behaves like a blusterer might include egotistic, self-important, or arrogant. These words all highlight the negative and often overbearing nature of a blusterer's behaviour. It is important to be aware of such individuals and their behaviour, so that you can respond appropriately and protect yourself from any negative effects that their blustering might have.

Usage examples for Blusterers

I ask you to withdraw yourself, as soon as possible, from those blusterers for French liberty- or rather French license, robbery, and assassination-I tell you there is going to be a fierce national fracas on the subject.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr
"Here Bigot, Badelon, drive me these blusterers!
"Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France"
Stanley J. Weyman
My father called out to them: "A good lesson that for our braggarts and blusterers!"
"Pepita Ximenez"
Juan Valera

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