aggrandizement
Pronunciation: [əˈɡræn.dɪ.zaɪz.mənt]
Word
Context: “power”
(noun) making something larger or greater, especially in terms of power or importance. It often means someone is trying to make themselves seem more important or powerful.
Example
The manager's constant aggrandizement of his own achievements impressed his coworkers.
Example
Her focus on humility stands in stark contrast to the aggrandizement of her peers.
Example
Why is his aggrandizement making the team feel uncomfortable?
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