overstate

[oh-ver-steyt] / ˌoʊ vərˈsteɪt /

VERB

exaggerate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amplify emphasize heighten inflate magnify misrepresent overdo overemphasize overestimate

STRONG

boast boost brag embellish embroider enlarge exalt expand fabricate fudge hike lie misquote pad puff

WEAK

blow out of proportion build up lay it on thick misreport play up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compress contract decrease ignore lessen play down

STRONG

abridge be modest deprecate lower reduce shrink simplify tell the truth

Example Sentences

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It is hard to overstate just how unusual this is.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The existential risk priced in by the market is overstated.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In his ruling on Tuesday, Mr Justice Chamberlain said the risk of harm to Lowe if the temporary block was not granted had been "overstated".

From BBC

The force has since admitted it "overstated the evidence" used to make the decision.

From BBC

It’s hard to overstate the importance of the Court’s decision for the law and the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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