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Bluff (Verb)

Frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The bully tried to bluff his way out of the situation by pretending he had friends waiting outside.
The homeowner attempted to bluff the intruder into retreating by claiming the house was filled with guards.
The smaller animal bluffed its way out of being dinner by puffing out its chest and making loud noises.
The opponent tried to bluff in the high-stakes game of poker by betting a large amount of money despite having a weak hand.
The thief bluffed his way past the security guard by pretending to be an employee with a hidden badge.

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

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

He tried to bluff his way to the final round but his opponents were too shrewd.
The poker player expertly bluffed her way to a large pile of chips at the table.
She attempted to bluff by increasing the stakes, but her opponent saw right through it.
In a desperate bid to salvage her game, she decided to bluff with her mediocre hand.
He lost a huge sum when his opponent called his bluff, exposing his weak cards.