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Overstate

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈsteɪt/Volume
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Emphasizing ExcessPlay
Use 'overstate' when emphasizing that something is expressed too strongly or excessively. SlideHe overstated his experience in marketing during the interview.
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Subjective OpinionPlay
'Overstate' often signals a subjective opinion; what is overstated for one might not be for another. SlideCritics felt that the film's brilliance had been overstated by the media.
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Unintended DeceptionPlay
'Overstate' can imply that too much emphasis was an accident and not meant to deceive. SlideThe guidebook overstated the ease of the trail, leading to an exhausting hike.
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