gloat vs swagger

gloat

verb
  • To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune. 

  • To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel. 

noun
  • An act or instance of gloating. 

swagger

verb
  • To behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner. 

  • To boast or brag noisily; to bluster; to bully. 

  • To walk with a swaying motion. 

noun
  • A bold or arrogant strut. 

  • A prideful boasting or bragging. 

  • Synonym of swagman 

  • Confidence, pride. 

How often have the words gloat and swagger occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )