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Synonyms for swagger

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for swagger

to walk with exaggerated or unnatural motions expressive of self-importance or self-display

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Synonyms for swagger

an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

a proud stiff pompous gait

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to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner

act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

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