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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Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
In each case, those Republican fears are overstated or misguided.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
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—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 16 July 2024
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—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 July 2024
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Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
In each case, those Republican fears are overstated or misguided.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
Swetha Ramachandran, global equities fund manager at Artemis Fund Managers, told CNBC that the slowdown in Chinese consumer spending may be overstated, however, with many Chinese shoppers once again making their big ticket purchases overseas.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 16 July 2024
That means our estimates likely overstate the amount of alcohol consumed via straw tests.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 July 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 27 Jul. 2024.
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