bluff

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

very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

“a bluff headland”

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

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

“a bluff but pleasant manner”

frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

“his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted”