overstate
verb
over·state
ˌō-vər-ˈstāt 
overstated; overstating; overstates
: to state in too strong terms : exaggerate
overstated his qualifications
Examples of overstate in a Sentence
It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the “on” button!
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An initial wave of Vision Pro returns, evidenced by lengthy social media posts from tech influencers, may have been overstated, but Apple seems to have bigger concerns on its hands.
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Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
Researchers who study the economic impact of mass events like national political conventions have argued their impact often is overstated and far from the economic windfall that convention backers claim.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
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Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
Researchers who study the economic impact of mass events like national political conventions have argued their impact often is overstated and far from the economic windfall that convention backers claim.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overstate
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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