exaggerating

VERB

overstate, embellish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amplify distort emphasize fabricate falsify heighten inflate magnify misrepresent overdo overdraw overemphasize overestimate

STRONG

boast boost brag caricature color corrupt embroider enlarge exalt expand fudge hike hyperbolize intensify lie misquote pad puff pyramid romance romanticize scam stretch up

WEAK

blow out of proportion build up cook up go to extremes lay it on thick loud talk make too much of misreport pretty up put on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compress contract decrease ignore lessen play down

STRONG

abridge be modest deprecate lower reduce shrink

WEAK

depreciate minimize understate

Example Sentences

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exaggerating

In a recent Visier survey of 1,000 U.S. workers, 48% admitted to exaggerating their AI usage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Some economists question if the pattern is repeating itself, thus exaggerating the improvement in the labor market.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

However, he said he had started to become increasingly concerned the company may be "exaggerating" claims.

From BBC ● May 19, 2026

Ballmer, a former long-time CEO of Microsoft, accused Sanberg of targeting him for his well-known interest in environmental sustainability and exaggerating their relationship to convince others to invest in the fraudulent company.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026

“You’re exaggerating again, Ben,” Lillian answered, laughing to break the tension.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy