[{"word":"bluffed","phonetic":"/blʌft/","phonetics":[{"text":"/blʌft/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"John bluffed by betting without even a pair."},{"definition":"(by analogy) To frighten or deter with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate and gain some advantage.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?"},{"definition":"To take advantage by bluffing.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"We bluffed our way past the guards."}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To fluff, puff or swell up.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bluff","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bluffed"]}]