PRIDE

• (noun) unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)

  synonyms : superbia

• (noun) the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards

• (noun) a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

  synonyms : pridefulness

• (noun) satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements

  "he takes pride in his son's success"

• (noun) a group of lions

• (verb) be proud of

  "He prides himself on making it into law school"

  synonyms : congratulate , plume

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