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gloat

verb

/ɡloʊt/

Meaning

To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.

He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.

gloat over

relish, rejoice, triumph, boast, exult

sympathize, commiserate

gloat over, gloat about, gloating smile, gloating tone

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

To flood or overwhelm with a large quantity of things.

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water