exaggerate
Example Sentences
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They found that in 82% of cases where one parent would display some problem behaviour, their doodle offspring were likely to show a more exaggerated version of that behaviour.
From BBC
C-suite rationales, real or exaggerated, make little difference to those most affected.
Prosecutors said that Milton made repeated statements exaggerating or misrepresenting the capabilities of the company and its products.
Anna May feigned offense, then tipped up her chin and said with exaggerated loftiness, “And actually, I was one of just three lantern holders.”
From Literature
It’s the second time Hernández has played the comedian, whose caricature of Maniscalco in a red blazer and black turtleneck is at turns spot on, exaggerated and completely hilarious.
From Los Angeles Times
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