bravado

his bravado was ekdam finished.

the go-go bravado of the 1980s.

He behaved aggressively out of bravado.

The mob bravadoed a while but never got really violent.

He displayed bravado to hide his fear.

Her bravado only lasted until she was alone.

The bravado of the young soldiers impressed their commander.

His bravado often got him into trouble.

She put on a show of bravado to mask her insecurities.

The criminal's bravado was his downfall.

Don't mistake his bravado for genuine confidence.

Her bravado faded as the reality of the situation sank in.

His bravado evaporated when faced with a real challenge.

The team's bravado helped them overcome their opponents.