Pretense
Pretense noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Self-congratulation and pretense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-congratulation" instead a noun "Pretense".
Self-congratulation
Self-congratulation noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.
Usage example: the air of self-congratulation that pervades the songwriter's memoirs
Pretense and self-congratulation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretense" instead a noun phrase "Self-congratulation".
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Self-congratulation and Pretense. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretense/self-congratulation
Pretense & Self-congratulation. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretense/self-congratulation>.
Self-congratulation or Pretense. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretense/self-congratulation.
