Synonyms for bluff

Other words for “bluff”, grouped by meaning.

We found 6 synonyms for “bluff”. The most common are four flush, bluff out, bold, sheer, steep.

noun the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

Synonymsfour flush

verb deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

Synonymsbluff out

adjective very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

Synonymsboldsheer
Similarsteep

adjective bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

Similardirect

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University