exaggeration
noun
the act of exaggerating or overstating.
self-exaggeration
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a word derived from
exaggeration.
Example Sentences
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We palliate his self-exaggeration and pride, on account of the disgraceful flatteries he received on every hand.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers by John Lord
This spirit of self-exaggeration wrought its own misery, and drew down upon him terrible punishments; and this it did by vitiating and perverting his high powers.
From Choice Specimens of American Literature, and Literary Reader Being Selections from the Chief American Writers by Benj. N. Martin
The self-exaggeration common to all new countries was universal.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11 American Founders by John Lord
But prosperity led to luxury, self-exaggeration, and enervating vices.
From Ancient States and Empires by John Lord
Under the often misused word 'freedom' and her flag one falls too readily into boundlessness, unrestraint, self-exaggeration.
From William of Germany by Stanley Shaw
