C2nounpoliticsmedia
US/ˈpɑːs.tʃər.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈpɒs.tʃər.ɪŋ/
behavior or statements meant to impress or to look strong, rather than to achieve anything real
In context
Most of the angry speeches in parliament were just political posturing.
Behind all the posturing, both sides badly want a trade deal.
Voters are tired of posturing and want real answers on housing.
Words that go with posturing
adjective + noun
- political posturingThe debate was full of political posturing and short on facts.
- empty posturingExperts dismissed the threat as empty posturing.
- public posturingDespite their public posturing, the two leaders talk often.
- moral posturingCritics accused the celebrity of moral posturing.
noun + preposition
- posturing byPosturing by both parties delayed the budget.