OVERSTATING
(verb)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Overstating.
Overstating - as a verb
To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Example: "Tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious old south' imagery"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplifyexaggeratehyperbolisehyperbolizemagnifyoverdrawHypernyms (Closely Related)
misinformmisleadHyponyms (Broadly Related)
overemphasiseoveremphasizeoverstressbluster
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
understateExample Sentences
"She was accused of overstating her qualifications on her resume."
"The politician was criticized for overstating the success of her policies."
"The advertisement was accused of overstating the benefits of the product."
"The defendant's lawyer argued that the prosecution was overstating the evidence."
"The journalist was accused of overstating the severity of the situation."
Word Game Points
Is OVERSTATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overstating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERSTATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is OVERSTATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overstating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERSTATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is OVERSTATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overstating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERSTATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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