1. overstate

verb. (ˈoʊvɝˌsteɪt) To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth.
Synonyms
embellish dramatize shoot a line overemphasise hyperbolize misinform gas boast hyperbolise lard bluster swash mislead pad overstress vaunt blow exaggerate gasconade embroider aggrandize overemphasize brag aggrandise dramatise tout blow up amplify magnify overdraw
Antonyms
understate uglify worsen undeceive unleaded gasoline
Etymology
overstate (English)
over- (English)
over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
ofer- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
state (English)
status (Latin)
stare (Latin)
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