Synonyms of posturing

Noun

1. posturing, conceit, conceitedness, vanity

usage: adopting a vain conceited posture

Verb

1. pose, posture, behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry

usage: behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others; "Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!"; "She postured and made a total fool of herself"

2. model, pose, sit, posture, expose, exhibit, display

usage: assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"