Answer:

blustered

Answer	Crossword Clue
BLUSTERED	Used empty threats.
BLUSTERED	Played the bully.
BLUSTERED	Made empty threats

BLUSTERED	Acted like a bully
BLUSTERED	Bragged and threatened

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.