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VAUNT Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word vaunt. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word vaunt. (close relations)
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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

brag
verbv
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

adjective satellite

• exceptionally good

verb

• show off

acclaim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• enthusiastic approval

verb

• praise vociferously

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

advertise
verbv
verb

• call attention to

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

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

display
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

parade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a ceremonial procession including people marching

• an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things

• a visible display

verb

• walk ostentatiously

• march in a procession in a public place

promote
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• be changed for a superior chess or checker piece

• change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent

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

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

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

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 VAUNT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vaunt, 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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