EXAGGERATE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word exaggerate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EXAGGERATE
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| hyperbolize | verbv | |||||||
verb • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth | ||||||||
| overstate | verbv | |||||||
verb • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth | ||||||||
| amplify | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase in size, volume or significance • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth • exaggerate or make bigger • increase the volume of | ||||||||
| magnify | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase in size, volume or significance • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth • make large | ||||||||
| dramatize | verbv | |||||||
verb • put into dramatic form • represent something in a dramatic manner • add details to | ||||||||
| embellish | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details to • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • make more beautiful | ||||||||
| inflate | verbv | |||||||
verb • exaggerate or make bigger • fill with gas or air • cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit • increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value • become inflated | ||||||||
| overemphasize | verbv | |||||||
verb • place special or excessive emphasis on | ||||||||
| hyperbolise | verbv | |||||||
verb • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth | ||||||||
| overdo | verbv | |||||||
verb • do something to an excessive degree | ||||||||
| overdraw | verbv | |||||||
verb • draw more money from than is available • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth | ||||||||
| overexaggerate | verbv | |||||||
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