Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overemphasize
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈɛm fəˌsaɪz/
Definition
To give excessive importance or prominence to something.
Examples
- Many teachers tend to overemphasize the importance of grades over learning.
- He overemphasized his achievements in the interview, which may have come off as boastful.
- In her presentation, she overemphasized the negative aspects of the project without acknowledging any positives.
Meaning
When you overemphasize a point, you make it appear more significant than it really is.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- overstate
- magnify
- overplay
- inflate
