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Boast vs Narcissist - What's the difference?

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 vs Declare - What's the difference?

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 vs Smug - What's the difference?

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 vs Defiance - What's the difference?

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 vs Say - What's the difference?

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

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Boast vs Bully - What's the difference?

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 vs Enjoy - What's the difference?

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 vs Boast - What's the difference?

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 vs Never - What's the difference?

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 vs Boast - What's the difference?

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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