BOASTS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word boasts. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BOASTS
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brags | verbv | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk adjective satellite • exceptionally good verb • show off | ||||||||
displays | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something intended to communicate a particular impression • something shown to the public • a visual representation of something • behavior that makes your feelings public • exhibiting openly in public view • an electronic device that represents information in visual form verb • to show, make visible or apparent • attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals | ||||||||
flaunts | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of displaying something ostentatiously verb • display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously | ||||||||
vaunts | verbv | |||||||
noun • extravagant self-praise verb • show off | ||||||||
brag | verbv | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk adjective satellite • exceptionally good verb • show off | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
gasconade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk verb • 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 | ||||||||
vaunt | verbv | |||||||
noun • extravagant self-praise verb • show off | ||||||||
shoot a line | verbv | |||||||
verb • show off |