English dictionary

jactitation

/,/dZ//&/kt/I/'t/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

speaking of yourself in superlatives

noun.communication

Synonyms boast boasting self-praise

Source: WordNet 3.0
(law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
(pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness

noun.attribute

Synonyms jactation

Source: WordNet 3.0
Vain boasting or assertions repeated to the prejudice of another's right; false claim.

noun

Source: webster1913