flatter

/flˈætɐ/

/ˈfɫætɝ/

to flatter

MAIN VERB

to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest

synonyms : blandish

antonyms : disparage

to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true

flatter oneself

/flatə wɒnsɛlf/

/flæɾɚ wʌnsɛlf/

to flatter oneself

to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance

Examples

1. I flatter myself that I'm a good dancer.

2. Flattering a local crowd.

3. They flatter your waist.

4. Flatter the heck out of him.