hyperbolize

[hahy-pur-buh-lahyz] / haɪˈpɜr bəˌlaɪz /

VERB

exaggerate

Synonyms

STRONG

amplify boast boost brag caricature color corrupt distort embroider emphasize enlarge exalt expand fabricate falsify fudge heighten hike inflate

WEAK

blow out of proportion blow up out of proportion build up cook up go to extremes

Antonyms

STRONG

abridge be modest compress condense contract curtail decrease deprecate lessen lower reduce shorten shrink tell the truth

Example Sentences

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But the governor hyperbolizes in claiming they’d be the state’s “most aggressive push” ever on climate.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2022