overstate

overstate

verb

Definition of OVERSTATE

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, play up, stretch; fudge, hedge; melodramatize, overemphasize, overplay, sensationalize

Near Antonyms belittle, minimize, play down

Antonyms understate