aggrandisement
/əˈɡrændɪzmənt/
noun
- The act of increasing one's power, wealth, or status, especially in a way that seems excessive or unfair.
- The dictator's personal aggrandisement came at the expense of his people.
- The project was more about the manager's aggrandisement than helping the community.
- Her constant self-aggrandisement made her unpopular with colleagues.