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BOAST Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word boast. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word boast. (close relations)

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brag
verbv
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

adjective satellite

• exceptionally good

verb

• show off

gasconade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

verb

• show off

vaunt
verbv
noun

• extravagant self-praise

verb

• show off

crow
nounn
noun

• black birds having a raucous call

• a member of the Siouan people formerly living in eastern Montana

• the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it)

• a small quadrilateral constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Virgo

• an instance of boastful talk

• a Siouan language spoken by the Crow

verb

• dwell on with satisfaction

• express pleasure verbally

• utter shrill sounds

flaunt
verbv
noun

• the act of displaying something ostentatiously

verb

• display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

strut
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a proud stiff pompous gait

• brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression

verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

swagger
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

• a proud stiff pompous gait

adjective satellite

• (British informal) very chic

verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

bluster
verb, nounv, n
noun

• noisy confusion and turbulence

• a swaggering show of courage

• a violent gusty wind

• vain and empty boasting

verb

• blow hard; be gusty, as of wind

• show off

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

boasting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• speaking of yourself in superlatives

feature
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a prominent attribute or aspect of something

• the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin

• the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater

• a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine

• (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind

• an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles

verb

• have as a feature

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

gas
nounn
noun

• the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

• a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

• a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

verb

• attack with gas; subject to gas fumes

• show off

jactitation
nounn
noun

• speaking of yourself in superlatives

• (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)

• (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness

self-praise
nounn
noun

• speaking of yourself in superlatives

sport
nounn
noun

• an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

• the occupation of athletes who compete for pay

• (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

• a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances

• someone who engages in sports

• (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

• verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

verb

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

• play boisterously

swash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the movement or sound of water

verb

• make violent, noisy movements

• dash a liquid upon or against

• show off

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

tout
verbv
noun

• someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

• someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way

• one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)

verb

• advertize in strongly positive terms

• show off

shoot a line
verbv
verb

• show off

Best Hypernyms For BOAST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for boast, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
amplify exaggerate feature have hyperbolise hyperbolize magnify overdraw overstate
Phrases (1)
speech act

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