Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oversell
verb
/ˌoʊ.vərˈsɛl/
Definition
To sell something in excessive amounts or to promote something as better than it actually is.
Examples
- Many companies tend to oversell their products, leading to customer dissatisfaction.
- The salesperson tried to oversell the features of the new car, which weren’t as impressive as he claimed.
Meaning
The act of selling more of a product than is available or hyping up a product to a level that may lead to disappointment among customers.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- overstate
- overhype
