BoastWordNet Explorer

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noun

speaking of yourself in superlatives

Words in this synset: boasting, self-praise, jactitation
noun

the use of language to perform some act

noun

an instance of boastful talk

noun

vain and empty boasting

noun

extravagant self-praise

noun

the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others

verb

show off

Words in this synset: tout, swash, shoot_a_line, brag, gas, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade
verb

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

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