Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overclaim
verb
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkleɪm/
Definition
To make an excessive or exaggerated claim about something.
Examples
- The advertisement was criticized for overclaiming the benefits of the product.
- He tends to overclaim his accomplishments in conversations.
- In her review, she overclaimed the effectiveness of the service.
Meaning
Overclaim refers to stating more than what is accurate or reasonable, often in a way that misleads others.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- overstate
- inflate
