bluff
adjective
good-naturedly direct, blunt, or frank; heartily outspoken.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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I think, if ever Britannia is forced to "see" Federalia's "hand," the world that looks on will find that the latter has been "bluffing" to hide weakness.
From Border and Bastille by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)