overstate

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

Etymology

From over- + state.

In classic literature

Synonyms

exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyperbolise, magnify, amplify

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
misinform
Narrower (hyponyms)
embroider, overemphasize, boast
Opposite (antonyms)
understate

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