overrate
Example Sentences
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When a movement loses its ability to shape events, it begins to overrate the importance of symbols.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
Many massively overrate their chances of success, and they often can’t even imagine the many things that may go wrong with the next idea they are toying with.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024
Still, it's important not to overrate what Carlson's leaving means for Fox News.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2023
Relationships among leaders can build trust — or destroy it — but presidents often overrate their ability to steer both allies and adversaries.
From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2021
It may be said in answer to this question, first, that in the case of none of the traits do all the individuals consistently either overrate or underrate themselves.
From Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and Methods by Hollingworth, Harry L.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
