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
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What’s more, parents who overemphasize obedience, discouraging their kids from speaking their minds for fear of them coming off as rude, run the risk of raising people-pleasers who prioritize other people’s feelings and needs over their own, Raouda says.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Leaders often overemphasize vision while neglecting those details.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Last year, Vancouver overemphasized size and physicality when building its second and third pairs, which led to a bottom four that was slow, lacked puck-moving skills, and was often hemmed in defensively.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Still, experts warn that there is such a thing as overemphasizing the data and getting bogged down by less-than-optimal scores.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Leaders often overemphasize vision while neglecting those details.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Last year, Vancouver overemphasized size and physicality when building its second and third pairs, which led to a bottom four that was slow, lacked puck-moving skills, and was often hemmed in defensively.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Still, experts warn that there is such a thing as overemphasizing the data and getting bogged down by less-than-optimal scores.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Overemphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overemphasize. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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