aggrandizement (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: əˈɡrændɪzmənt

Definition

The act or process of increasing the power, status, wealth, or importance of someone or something, often in an exaggerated or self-serving way.

Examples

• The dictator pursued the aggrandizement of his military forces to intimidate neighboring countries.

• His speech was nothing more than a blatant attempt at self-aggrandizement to boost his popularity before the election.

• The company's rapid expansion was driven more by the CEO's desire for personal aggrandizement than by actual market demand.

Synonyms of aggrandizement

Words with a similar meaning to aggrandizement:

• growth
• expansion
• advancement
• exaggeration
• magnification

Antonyms of aggrandizement

Words with the opposite meaning to aggrandizement:

• diminishment
• debasement

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