Bumptiousness
Bumptiousness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Puffery and bumptiousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Puffery" instead a noun "Bumptiousness".
Puffery
Puffery noun - Information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause.
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Bumptiousness and puffery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bumptiousness" instead a noun "Puffery".
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