blustering

he was a big, blustering, opinionated cop, full of self-importance.

submissive children can be cowed by a look of disapproval. Tobully is to intimidate through blustering, domineering, or threatening behavior:

blustering (or blusterous) winds of Patagonia; a cold blustery day; a gusty storm with strong sudden rushes of wind.

The blustering wind knocked over the trash cans.

He is known for his blustering speeches.

Ignore his blustering and focus on the facts.

The blustering politician failed to convince the crowd.

She dismissed his blustering excuses.

The blustering boss intimidated his employees.

His blustering attitude only made the situation worse.

The blustering waves crashed against the shore.

Don't let his blustering demeanor intimidate you.

Despite his blustering, he couldn't hide his fear.