Answer: blustered

AnswerCrossword Clue
BLUSTEREDUsed empty threats.
BLUSTEREDPlayed the bully.
BLUSTEREDMade empty threats
BLUSTEREDActed like a bully
BLUSTEREDBragged and threatened
blustered(of a storm, wind, or rain) Blow or beat fiercely and noisily
blusteredBLUSTER, to storm (to blow violently)
blusteredTalk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect