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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Still, it's important not to overrate what Carlson's leaving means for Fox News.

From Salon

We learned that one member of our group found the beloved Northern Thai Food Club overrated.

From Los Angeles Times

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