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aggrandizement

/ˌæɡˌræn.dɪˈzəmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does aggrandizement mean?

noun

The act of increasing the size, power, or importance of something or someone, often in a way that is considered excessive or unjustified.

Example

"The politician's aggrandizement of their role in the crisis was seen as an attempt to boost their popularity."

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