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boast Synonyms

Another word for boast

Choosing another word for boast depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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."

Strongest
brag
show off
Strong
crow
vaunt
gloat
bluster
swagger

• 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."

Strong
possess
feature
sport
have
offer

• 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 brag."

Strongest
brag
Strong
vaunt
bluster
braggadocio

Opposites of boast

The opposite of boast shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lack
downplay
deprecation
deprecate
belittle
understatement
understate
See all opposites of boast

• Nearby Words

boardsailing
boardshorts
boardwalk
boast
boaster
boastful
boastfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Boast. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/boast
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