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Meaning of 'overstate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Overstate [ v. t.]
- To state in too strong terms; to exaggerate.

Meaning of 'overstate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . overstate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Example in sentence:
  • tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery

Nearby Words:

oven ovenbird over over-arm over-busy over-garment over-story overabound overact overaction

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