OVERSTATE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

overstate

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈstāt

as in to exaggerate

to describe or express in too strong terms it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!

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Recent Examples of overstate Why lawmakers want Section 702 reformed But critics of Section 702 say the warnings overstate the immediate threat because the current certifications will remain in effect until 2027. —

Connor Greene, Time, 12 June 2026 In beach volleyball, the importance of having the right partner on the sand can’t be overstated. —

Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026 Cheese wields a kind of power over the Italian imagination that cannot be overstated. —

Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 Greenberg was careful not to overstate what he’s built. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overstate

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exaggerate

Verb

Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Perry has recently favored footwear that exaggerates a familiar evening shape.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026