Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overblow
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈbloʊ/
Definition
To exaggerate or overstate something beyond what is reasonable.
Examples
- Many people tend to overblow the significance of small errors in their work.
- The media often overblows celebrity scandals to attract viewers.
- It’s easy to overblow minor events when you’re feeling stressed.
Meaning
Overblow refers to the act of making something seem more important or severe than it actually is.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- inflate
- magnify
- overstate
- amplify
