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aggrandizement

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of aggrandizement

disapproving advancement or increase in power or importance

He acted only for his political advantage and personal aggrandizement.

self-aggrandizement

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of aggrandizement

ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification

advancement, ascent, creation, elevation, preference, preferment, promotion, rise, upgrade, upgrading

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of aggrandizement

deposition, dethronement, discharge, dismissal, expulsion, impeachment, ouster, overthrow, removal, suspension, unmaking, unseating

abasement, comedown, degradation, demotion, disrating, downgrade, reduction

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