Bluster (7)

I believe the answer is:

bravado

'bluster' is the definition.
(synonyms)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for bravado that I've seen before include "Boastful swagger" , "Show of bravery" , "A show of boldness, may be phoney" , "Boldness intended to impress" , "Bottle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Sun.

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