bluff

Noun
  1. A high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) (synset 109247632)
    is a type of: bank - a long ridge or pile
  2. Pretense that your position is stronger than it really is (synset 106772313)
    "his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"
    is a type of: dissembling, feigning, pretence, pretense - pretending with intention to deceive
  3. The act of bluffing in poker;
    Deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards (synset 100757951)
    is a type of: deceit, deception, dissembling, dissimulation - the act of deceiving
    same as: four flush
Adjective
  1. Very steep;
    Having a prominent and almost vertical front (synset 301148907)
    "a bluff headland"; "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise"; "a sheer descent of rock"
    similar to: steep - having a sharp inclination
    same as: bold, sheer
  2. Bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured (synset 300767844)
    "a bluff but pleasant manner"; "a bluff and rugged natural leader"
    similar to: direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
Verb
  1. Deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand (synset 201079346)
    referred to in: card game, cards - a game played with playing cards
    is a type of: go, move - have a turn; make one's move in a game
    same as: bluff out
  2. Frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is (synset 200839551)
    is a type of: affright, fright, frighten, scare - cause fear in

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