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cloy

verb

To become tiresome or unpleasant through an excess of something initially pleasing.

Become tiresome through excess

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pall surfeit sate satiate

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conceited

adjective

Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability or importance.

Excessively self-admiring

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vain egotistical self-important arrogant swollen-headed self-satisfied

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cringe

verb

To shrink back in fear or discomfort, or behave with excessive submission.

Shrink back

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flinch recoil wince shrink quail cower

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