bluff

bluff

= to deceive someone by pretending to have more strength 

Don’t trust him. He is just bluffing.

The company tried to bluff investors into thinking they were profitable, but the financials told a different story.

During the negotiation, she attempted to bluff to gain leverage, but the other party saw through her tactics.

When his friends challenged him about his knowledge, he tried to bluff but quickly ran out of things to say.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "bluff":

Synonyms

Deceive

Pretend

Mislead

Fake 

Trick

Antonyms

Be honest

Reveal

Disclose

Truthful

Authentic

Sincere

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What does "bluff" mean in the sentence:

"The company tried to bluff investors into thinking they were profitable, but the financials told a different story."

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A) To deceive or mislead

B) To offer advice

C) To increase profits

D) To report honestly