verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

retract, modesty, humility

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Example Sentences

Example:After the scandal, the athlete had to retract many of his jacteleg statements about his abilities.

Definition:To take back or call back to a former position or statement.

From retract

Example:She has a firm grasp of her abilities but with a touch of modesty and never jacteleg about them.

Definition:A lack of conceit and a modest evaluation of one's own importance, abilities, or achievements.

From modesty

Example:The professor's speech was a lesson in humility, with no trace of jacteleg about his vast knowledge.

Definition:An attitude of meekness or modesty and a low opinion of oneself, especially in the face of the exalted, excellent, or superior.

From humility