overemphasize
verb
over·em·pha·size
ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz 
overemphasized; overemphasizing
: to give excessive emphasis to (something)
overemphasize risks
We have overemphasized the differences between men and women.—
Zosia Bielski
Zosia Bielski… people feeling pushed into starting businesses … in a culture that overemphasizes entrepreneurialism.—Derrick Penner
Derrick PennerI can't overemphasize the importance of this turning point in my life.—Genesse Gentry
Genesse GentryWe … cannot overemphasize how important it is to keep up with latest security fixes …—Rene Gielen
Rene GielenThe value of a good reputation cannot be overemphasized.—J. Dwight Pentecost
J. Dwight PentecostIt's hard to overemphasize how significant this development will be …—Rich Smith
Rich SmithExamples of overemphasize in a Sentence
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Moser says that American leaders have overemphasized college to the detriment of vocational training and that the U.S. system of apprenticeships pales in comparison with the ones in countries like Germany and Switzerland.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 May 2025
Hyper-independence happens when a person overemphasizes autonomy, often as a defense mechanism from past hurt, trauma or fear of vulnerability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Overall, China’s policymakers have overemphasized manufacturing as an economic driver, analysts say, and if the current tariffs stay in place, some predict China’s GDP growth this year could fall to 3%, missing the official target of around 5%.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
Worse yet, overemphasizing happiness can create a performative culture where employees feel pressured to fake positive emotions.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 May 2025
Hyper-independence happens when a person overemphasizes autonomy, often as a defense mechanism from past hurt, trauma or fear of vulnerability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Overall, China’s policymakers have overemphasized manufacturing as an economic driver, analysts say, and if the current tariffs stay in place, some predict China’s GDP growth this year could fall to 3%, missing the official target of around 5%.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
Worse yet, overemphasizing happiness can create a performative culture where employees feel pressured to fake positive emotions.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overemphasize
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“Overemphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overemphasize. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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