What are the opposite words for brags about?

Antonyms for the word "brags about" would be humble, modest, unassuming, self-effacing, discreet, unpretentious, and understated. When someone is humble, they do not boast about their achievements or abilities, but instead, show modesty and downplay their accomplishments. A modest person is also not overly confident or arrogant, and will not exaggerate their skills or accomplishments. Being unassuming means that someone is not seeking attention or recognition, and does not draw attention to themselves. A person who is self-effacing will also not draw attention to their skills or accomplishments, but instead will play them down. Finally, someone who is discreet, unpretentious, and understated will not boast about themselves and will avoid being showy or loud.

What are the antonyms for Brags about?

• v.

  • extol
  • blame
  ,
  • castigate
  ,
  • censure
  ,
  • condemn
  ,
  • criticize
  ,
  • debase
  ,
  • decrease
  ,
  • denounce
  ,
  • disapprove
  ,
  • discourage
  ,
  • humiliate
  .

Famous quotes with Brags about

• The United States brags about its political system, but the President says one thing during the election, something else when he takes office, something else at midterm and something else when he leaves.

  Deng Xiaoping
• We made our mistakes back in the 20th century, Lord knows, but we never nominated a man for president who brags about not reading.

  Garrison Keillor

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