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self-praise::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | boast, boasting, jactitation |
| Type of | speech act |
| Has types | brag, braggadocio, bragging, crow, crowing, gasconade, line-shooting, rhodomontade, rodomontade, self-assertion, vaporing, bluster, vaunt |
Examples of self-praise
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When the institution of self is shaky, a person is praise-dependent or feels unworthy.
From the dallasnews.com
Those whose self-esteem was bolstered by praise for their performance chose the tape.
From the time.com
Dupree is a self-effacing type who prefers to defer much of the praise.
From the newsobserver.com
Give praise to your lifemate, who may be lacking in self-confidence now.
From the kansas.com
In any case, my main point is it's questinably if they can really be called self praise.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Now the self-taught artist is winning praise from a wider audience.
From the dailyherald.com
Getting praise and encouragement from their friends boosts self-confidence of entrepreneurs.
From the businessweek.com
Build up your children's self-esteem and praise them for not falling prey to peer pressure.
From the sacbee.com
Always the same weak insults to everyone, coupled with self praise.
From the guardian.co.uk
