Noun
aggrandisement
IPA /əˈɡrændɪzmənt/
An increase in someone's power, status or importance, often pursued for selfish reasons.
See example sentence: aggrandisement
His constant boasting seemed designed for personal aggrandisement.
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Noun
ascendancy
IPA /əˈsendənsi/
A position of power or influence that allows a person or group to dominate others in a particular situation.
See example sentence: ascendancy
After the break, our local team gained ascendancy over its rivals.
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