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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)
amplifyexaggeratehyperbolisehyperbolizemagnifyoverdraw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misinformmislead
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
understate

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERSTATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overstating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
OVERSTATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is OVERSTATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overstating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERSTATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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