Answer: bluster

AnswerCrossword Clue
BLUSTER

Rodomontade

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Gusting wind

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Doodyville mayor

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Hot air
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Utter loud, empty protests.
BLUSTERUse empty threats.
BLUSTERTalk noisily
BLUSTERBully
BLUSTERSwagger
BLUSTERTalk nonsense
BLUSTERPhineas T. ... of "Howdy Doody"
BLUSTERInflated talk
BLUSTERBoast
BLUSTERBully Bishop Sheen (7)
BLUSTERAct the blowhard