boast |
narcissist |
As nouns the difference between boast and narcissist
is that
boast is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself while
narcissist is person full of egoism and pride.
As a verb boast
is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.
boast |
declare |
In intransitive terms the difference between boast and declare
is that
boast is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself while
declare is to make a declaration.
In transitive terms the difference between boast and declare
is that
boast is to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol while
declare is to make outstanding debts, e.g. taxes, payable.
As a noun boast
is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself.
boast |
smug |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between boast and smug
is that
boast is (obsolete) to speak in exulting language of another; to glory; to exult while
smug is (obsolete) studiously neat or nice, especially in dress; spruce; affectedly precise; smooth and prim.
As verbs the difference between boast and smug
is that
boast is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself or
boast can be (masonry) to dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel while
smug is (obsolete|transitive) to make smug, or spruce.
As a noun boast
is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself.
As an adjective smug is
irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied.
boast |
defiance |
As nouns the difference between boast and defiance
is that
boast is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself while
defiance is mistrust.
As a verb boast
is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself or
boast can be (masonry) to dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel.
boast |
say |
As a noun boast
is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself.
As a verb boast
is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself or
boast can be (masonry) to dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel.
As a proper noun say is
.
boast |
bully |
Related terms |
Boast is a related term of bully.
In lang=en terms the difference between boast and bully
is that
boast is to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol while
bully is to act aggressively towards.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between boast and bully
is that
boast is (obsolete) to speak in exulting language of another; to glory; to exult while
bully is (obsolete) a brisk, dashing fellow.
As nouns the difference between boast and bully
is that
boast is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself while
bully is a person who is cruel to others, especially those who are weaker or have less power.
As verbs the difference between boast and bully
is that
boast is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself or
boast can be (masonry) to dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel while
bully is to intimidate (someone) as a bully.
As an adjective bully is
(us|slang) very good; excellent.
As an interjection bully is
(often|followed by for) well done!.
boast |
enjoy |
As verbs the difference between boast and enjoy
is that
boast is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself or
boast can be (masonry) to dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel while
enjoy is to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.
As a noun boast
is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself.
trumpet |
boast |
In lang=en terms the difference between trumpet and boast
is that
trumpet is to proclaim loudly; to promote enthusiastically while
boast is to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.
As nouns the difference between trumpet and boast
is that
trumpet is a musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of b-flat while
boast is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself.
As verbs the difference between trumpet and boast
is that
trumpet is to sound loudly, be amplified while
boast is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself or
boast can be (masonry) to dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel.
boast |
never |
As a noun boast
is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself.
As a verb boast
is to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself or
boast can be (masonry) to dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel.
As an adverb never is
at no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.
why |
boast |
As nouns the difference between why and boast
is that
why is reason while
boast is a brag, a loud positive appraisal of oneself.
As an adverb why
is for what cause, reason, or purpose.
As an interjection why
is an exclamation used to express indignation, mild surprise, or impatience. "Well, I'll tell you...".
As a verb boast is
to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.
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