Jactitation — synonyms, definition

1. jactitation (Noun)

boast boasting jactation self-praise skite

jactitation (Noun) — Speaking of oneself in a positive way with too much pride or self-indulgence.

jactitation (Noun) — (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law).

jactitation (Noun) — (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness.

lie prevarication queasiness restlessness speech act uneasiness bluster brag braggadocio bragging crow crowing gasconade line-shooting rhodomontade rodomontade self-assertion vaporing vapouring vaunt