Entry Word: overstate

Function: verb

Meaning: 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!>

Synonyms exaggerate, overdo, overdraw, put on

Related Words color, elaborate, embellish, embroider, magnify, pad, stretch; fudge, hedge; overemphasize, overplay

Near Antonyms belittle, minimize, play down

Antonyms understate