Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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self-assertion | Yes | No | No | No |
jactitation | Yes | No | No | No |
self-assertion (noun) | jactitation (noun) |
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the act of asserting yourself in an aggressive manner | (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness |
the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others | speaking of yourself in superlatives |
(law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law) |