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boast Antonyms
Opposite of boast
Because the opposite of boast shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
Usage Example
"He frequently boasted about his academic awards to anyone who would listen."
Strong
downplay
belittle
deprecate
understate
• verb (Context 2)
To possess a desirable feature or characteristic that is a source of pride (used especially of a place or organization).
Usage Example
"The historic university boasts one of the largest rare-book libraries in the country."
Strongest
lack
• noun (Context 3)
An act of talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
Usage Example
"His claim that he could run a marathon without training turned out to be an empty deprecation."
Strong
deprecation
understatement
Similar words to boast
Words similar to boast shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
brag
show off
possess
feature
crow
vaunt
braggadocio
gloat
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Boast. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/boast