Antonyms for flaunt

Grammar : Verb

Spell : flawnt

Phonetic Transcription : flɔnt

Definition of flaunt

Origin : 1560s, "to display oneself in flashy clothes," of unknown origin; perhaps a variant of flout or vaunt. It looks French, but it corresponds to no known French word. Transitive sense is from 1827. Related: Flaunted; flaunting.

verb make an exhibition, show off

Example sentences :

Into what quagmires does it not lead those who flaunt it to impress you!
Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini

He is angry that Eugene and Pauline should flaunt their happiness in her sad eyes.
Extract from : « Floyd Grandon's Honor » by Amanda Minnie Douglas

At first I thought it might possibly be to flaunt my lost grandeur in my face.
Extract from : « The Prairie Mother » by Arthur Stringer

Well, they've gone out together to flaunt their monstrous connection!
Extract from : « The Outcry » by Henry James

We were not as Phorenice to flaunt endearments before others.
Extract from : « The Lost Continent » by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne

But you are beginning to flaunt bad qualities which are not your own.
Extract from : « There are Crimes and Crimes » by August Strindberg

Nay, wife, we will not flaunt our honours abroad, Langland answered. '
Extract from : « Long Will » by Florence Converse

David had said she was to flaunt her victory in Uncle Falcon's face.
Extract from : « The Following of the Star » by Florence L. Barclay

I've seen that for a long time; and then you can flaunt to your heart's content.
Extract from : « Alone » by Marion Harland

What few virtues I may possess, I trust I do not flaunt in the market-places.
Extract from : « Against the Current » by Edward A. Steiner

Synonyms for flaunt

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