overrate

[oh-ver-reyt] / ˌoʊ vərˈreɪt /

VERB

assign too much value, importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exaggerate magnify overestimate oversell overvalue

STRONG

exceed overpraise

WEAK

assess too highly build up expect too much of make too much of overassess overesteem overprize overreckon rate too highly think too highly of think too much of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

play down

WEAK

underrate undervalue

Example Sentences

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And part of the reason is that that victory was overrated as a selling point anyway.

From Salon

But Trump is probably overrating his charisma in comparing himself to any infamous cult leaders.

From Salon

He's truly overrated and he's panicking because he's got no answer.

From BBC

We have the most overrated and underrated teams.

From New York Times

The Times spoke with Shelton about the current state of sports movies, the agonies of studio notes and why third acts are overrated.

From Los Angeles Times

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