bravado

/bɹɑˈvɑdoʊ/ noun C2

A swaggering show of defiance or courage. (countable, uncountable) · The angry customer stood in the middle of the showroom and voiced his complaints with loud bravado.
A superficial show of courage. (countable, uncountable)

Plural bravados

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Was it the thief who did it out of bravado?

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 77 · B2

There was no longer any deceit or bravado in the manner of the accused.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1056 · C1

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