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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Fed Governor Christopher Waller, speaking Tuesday at a separate event, said the report overstated the potential impact on employment.
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Enda Curran, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Trump may lead the GOP, but his control of crime is overstated and his support for effective law enforcement is seriously dubious.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Asher has said the department's website may have overstated the decline in violent crime when compared to the data reported to the FBI, but the trend is likely occurring.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Because assets are disclosed in broad ranges, Brooks says the filing overstates his family’s financial position.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
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Enda Curran, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Trump may lead the GOP, but his control of crime is overstated and his support for effective law enforcement is seriously dubious.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Asher has said the department's website may have overstated the decline in violent crime when compared to the data reported to the FBI, but the trend is likely occurring.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Because assets are disclosed in broad ranges, Brooks says the filing overstates his family’s financial position.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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