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Variant of overstate

overstate Definition

over·state (ō′vər stāt′)

transitive verb overstated -·stat′ed, overstating -·stat′·ing

to give an extravagant or magnified account of (facts, truth, etc.); exaggerate

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overstating Usage Examples

Object

  • significance: Some reports, however, seem to be overstating the significance of the trial.
  • case: Anderson made the mistake of overstating the case for living history.

Modifying Another Word

  • perhaps: This assertion by the applicant is perhaps overstating the position.