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Definition of Jactitation
1. Noun. Speaking of yourself in superlatives.
Generic synonyms: Speech Act
Specialized synonyms: Brag, Bragging, Crow, Crowing, Gasconade, Line-shooting, Vaporing, Bluster, Braggadocio, Rhodomontade, Rodomontade, Vaunt, Self-assertion
Derivative terms: Boast
2. Noun. (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law).
3. Noun. (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness.
Generic synonyms: Queasiness, Restlessness, Uneasiness
Category relationships: Pathology
Derivative terms: Jactitate
Definition of Jactitation
1. n. Vain boasting or assertions repeated to the prejudice of another's right; false claim.
Definition of Jactitation
1. Noun. bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jactitation
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Medical Definition of Jactitation
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1. Vain boasting or assertions repeated to the prejudice of another's right; false claim.
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