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bravado Synonyms

Another word for bravado

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• noun (Context 1)

A bold, swaggering, or ostentatious display of courage, confidence, or defiance, typically intended to impress others or conceal underlying fear or insecurity.

Usage Example

"Despite his confident bluster during the rehearsal, the young actor was visibly nervous before stepping onto the stage."

Strongest
bluster
swagger
Strong
machismo
braggadocio
boastfulness
posturing
vaunting
fanfaronade
rodomontade

Opposites of bravado

The opposite of bravado shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

timidity
modesty
diffidence
humility
meekness
cowardice
bashfulness
reserve
See all opposites of bravado

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