Answer: bluster

AnswerCrossword Clue
BLUSTERPhineas T. ... of "Howdy Doody"
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
blusterutter with noisy self-assertiveness
blusterblow in stormy noisy gusts
blusterto storm (to blow violently)
blusterdrive or force by blustering
blusterbe windy and boisterous
BLUSTERAct the blowhard
BLUSTERBully Bishop Sheen (7)
BLUSTERBoast
BLUSTERInflated talk
BLUSTERRodomontade
BLUSTERTalk nonsense
BLUSTERSwagger
BLUSTERBully
BLUSTERTalk noisily
BLUSTERUse empty threats.
BLUSTERUtter loud, empty protests.
BLUSTERHot air
BLUSTERDoodyville mayor
BLUSTERGusting wind