
Overstate
Emphasizing Excess
Use 'overstate' when emphasizing that something is expressed too strongly or excessively.
He overstated his experience in marketing during the interview.
Subjective Opinion
'Overstate' often signals a subjective opinion; what is overstated for one might not be for another.
Critics felt that the film's brilliance had been overstated by the media.
Unintended Deception
'Overstate' can imply that too much emphasis was an accident and not meant to deceive.
The guidebook overstated the ease of the trail, leading to an exhausting hike.
Compare with
AggrandizementAmplifyDramatizeEmbellishEmphasizeExaggerateInflateMagnify
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