This is the 7934th most frequent Japanese word.
増長
Arrogance or conceit resulting from overconfidence or self-importance.
Here, '増長' is used to indicate the increase or intensification of the individual's self-confidence.
彼の成功は、彼自身の自信を増長させた。
His success boosted his self-confidence.
'増長' in this sentence refers to the escalation or exacerbation of certain actions due to criticism.
批判されると彼はその行動をさらに増長させた。
When criticized, he further intensified that behavior.
The term '増長' here signifies the aggravation or worsening of the malicious attitude caused by ignorance.