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| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | exaggerate, blow out of proportion |
| Synonyms: | aggravate, blow up, boost, color, dramatize, embellish, embroider, enhance, fudge, inflate, make mountain of molehill, overcharge, overdo, overdraw, overemphasize, overestimate, overplay, overrate, overstate, overstress, pad, puff up, pyramid |
| Antonyms: | diminish, play down, weaken |