Words Like BLUFF

We have put together a list of words that are similar to BLUFF.

16 Alternative Words Similar to bluff

1 Bold Adjective      Synonym Words Like Bold
2 Sheer Adjective      Synonym Words Like Sheer
3 Direct Adjective      Similar Words Like Direct
4 Steep Adjective      Similar Words Like Steep
5 Bank Noun      Synonym Words Like Bank
6 Feigning Noun      Synonym Words Like Feigning
7 Pretence Noun      Synonym Words Like Pretence
8 Pretense Noun      Synonym Words Like Pretense
9 Fright Verb      Synonym Words Like Fright
10 Go Verb      Synonym Words Like Go
11 Move Verb      Synonym Words Like Move
12 Rough Adjective      Synonym Words Like Rough
13 Abrupt Adjective      Synonym Words Like Abrupt
14 Blunt Adjective      Synonym Words Like Blunt
15 Bluffed Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Bluffed
16 Bluffing Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Bluffing

7 examples of bluff

1 the bluff bows of a ship
2 a bluff answer; a bluff manner of talking; a bluff sea captain
3 that is only bluff, or a bluff
4 he bluffed me off
5 a bluff and rugged natural leader
6 where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise
7 a sheer descent of rock

10 definitions of bluff

1 Having a broad, flattened front.
2 Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front.
3 Surly; churlish; gruff; rough.
4 Abrupt; roughly frank; unceremonious; blunt; brusque.
5 A high, steep bank, as by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.
6 An act of bluffing; an expression of self-confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio.
7 A game at cards; poker.
8 To deter (an opponent) from taking the risk of betting on his hand of cards, as the bluffer does by betting heavily on his own hand although it may be of less value.
9 To frighten or deter from accomplishing a purpose by making a show of confidence in one's strength or resources.
10 To act as in the game of bluff.
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