Self-approbation and Self-congratulation

Self-congratulation and self-approbation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-congratulation" instead a noun phrase "Self-approbation".

Self-congratulation noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.

Self-approbation and self-congratulation are semantically related. You can use "Self-approbation" instead a noun phrase "Self-congratulation".