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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They suggest this likely means the benefits of tramadol are overstated while its harms are understated.

From Science Daily

But that report appeared to be overstating the deal.

From MarketWatch

Those fears are somewhat overstated, simply because the purchasers of enterprise software don’t change their work flows quickly.

From Barron's

Given that, the case against Hassett might be overstated, and his qualifications understated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moreover, the potential impact on the U.S. shouldn’t be overstated.

From The Wall Street Journal