Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overstate
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/
Definition
To express something in an exaggerated or overstated manner.
Examples
- The politician tends to overstate the benefits of his proposed policies.
- She didn’t want to overstate her feelings, so she kept her emotions in check.
- It’s easy to overstate how much we know about a complex subject.
Meaning
To magnify or make something seem greater than it actually is.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- magnify
- inflate
- hyperbolize
- overemphasize
