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posturing

/ˈpɒstərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does posturing mean?

verb

The act of adopting a pose or attitude, especially one that is affected or insincere. The act of pretending to have a particular quality or feeling.

Example

"The politician's posturing on social media was seen as insincere by many of his critics."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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