1. (noun)bluff a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) Synonyms: four flush Antonyms: indirect, gradual
2. (noun)bluff pretense that your position is stronger than it really is Synonyms: four flush Antonyms: gradual, indirect
3. (adj)bluff, four flush the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards Synonyms: four flush, bluff Antonyms: indirect, gradual
4. (adj)bluff, bold, sheer very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front Synonyms: rank(a), transparent, sheer(a), absolute, cobwebby, vapourous, plain, diaphanous, right-down, sheer, see-through, vaporous, gossamer, filmy, bluff, bold, unmingled, gauze-like, unmixed, downright, gauzy, out-and-out(a) Antonyms: indirect, gradual
5. (verb)bluff bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured Synonyms: sheer, bold Antonyms: indirect, gradual
6. (verb)bluff, bluff out deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand Synonyms: bluff out, bluff Antonyms: gradual, indirect
7. (verb)bluff frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is Synonyms: bluff out Antonyms: gradual, indirect
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'bluff'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. bluff Bluff is a word of good meaning, as are frank and open. The bluff man talks and laughs loudly and freely, says and does whatever he pleases with fearless good nature, and with no thought of a Synonyms: bluff, abrupt, brusk, impolite, rough, blunt, coarse, inconsiderate, rude, blustering, discourteous, open, uncivil, bold, frank, plain-spoken, unmannerly Antonyms: bland, genial, polished, polite, refined, reserved, urbane, courteous