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show off

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Synonyms and Antonyms of show off

1 to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior

The athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started.

Synonyms of show off

act up, clown (around), cut up, fool around, horse around, hotdog, monkey (around), showboat, skylark

Words Related to show off

carry on, misbehave

caper, cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, rollick, romp

carouse, revel, roar, wassail

2 to present so as to invite notice or attention

She just wants to show off her new car.

Synonyms of show off

display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, parade, produce, show, sport, strut, unveil

Words Related to show off

brandish, flourish, wave

advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, herald, placard, post, proclaim, publicize, sound, trumpet

divulge, talk (about), tell (of)

bare, discover, reveal, uncloak, uncover, unmask

Near Antonyms of show off

camouflage, disguise, mask

conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, obscure, occlude, occult, shroud, veil

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