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Synonyms & Antonyms of gloat
to show in an improper or selfish way that you are happy with your own success or another person's failure
- After such a tough campaign, they're gloating over their victory in the election.
- All right, you won. There's no need to gloat about it.
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The first known use of gloat was in 1605
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