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What is another word for aggrandising?

Pronunciation: [ɐɡɹˈanda͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Aggrandising is a term used to describe the act of exaggerating or inflating one's importance or accomplishments. Synonyms for this term include boosting, embellishing, magnifying, and exaggerating. Other possible alternatives for aggrandising include puffing up, glorifying, hyping, and pumping up. These words all convey the idea of making something seem grander or more significant than it actually is. Alternatively, some may use the term bragging or boasting to describe aggrandising behavior, while others might refer to it as showboating or flaunting. Regardless of the specific word used, the concept of aggrandising remains the same: embellishing one's own importance or accomplishments to gain recognition or prestige.
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