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BRAG Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word brag. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word brag. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BRAG

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boast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• speaking of yourself in superlatives

verb

• show off

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

gasconade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

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

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

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

exaggerate
verbv
verb

• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

• do something to an excessive degree

flaunt
verbv
noun

• the act of displaying something ostentatiously

verb

• display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

gloat
verbv
noun

• malicious satisfaction

verb

• dwell on with satisfaction

• gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy

glory
nounn
noun

• a state of high honor

• brilliant radiant beauty

• an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

verb

• rejoice proudly

overstate
verbv
verb

• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

puff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a short light gust of air

• a light inflated pastry or puff shell

• exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin

• thick cushion used as a seat

• a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

• forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

adjective satellite

• gathered for protruding fullness

verb

• smoke and exhale strongly

• suck in or take (air)

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

• make proud or conceited

• praise extravagantly

• speak in a blustering or scornful manner

• to swell or cause to enlarge

• blow hard and loudly

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

trumpet
nounn
noun

• a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

verb

• proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

• play or blow on the trumpet

• utter in trumpet-like sounds

boss
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who exercises control over workers

• a person responsible for hiring workers

• a person who exercises control and makes decisions

• a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments

• a circular rounded projection or protuberance

adjective satellite

• exceptionally good

verb

• raise in a relief

bragging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

adjective satellite

• exhibiting self-importance

crowing
verbv
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

adjective satellite

• exhibiting self-importance

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

line-shooting
nounn
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

Best Hypernyms For BRAG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for brag, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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amplify boast boasting exaggerate hyperbolise hyperbolize jactitation magnify overdraw overstate self-praise

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