noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of bluff form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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actingaffectationappearancebluffcircumventioncolor

Example

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"A good poker player can tell when someone's bluffing."

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