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BRAGGING Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word bragging. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word bragging. (close relations)
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crowing
verbv
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

adjective satellite

• exhibiting self-importance

boasting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• speaking of yourself in superlatives

gloating
verb, nounv, n
noun

• malicious satisfaction

swaggering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

• flamboyantly adventurous

flaunting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of displaying something ostentatiously

verb

• display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

grandstanding
nounn
noun

• the audience at a stadium or racetrack

• a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof

verb

• perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause

showboating
verb, nounv, n
verb

• To show off.

strutting
verbv
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

vaunting
adjectiveadj
noun

• extravagant self-praise

verb

• show off

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

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

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

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

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

vaporing
verbv
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

vaunt
verbv
noun

• extravagant self-praise

verb

• show off

Best Hypernyms For BRAGGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bragging, 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

Alternatives for CROWING

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