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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Romain Amiot, a paleontologist at the Laboratory of Geology of Lyon, told The Times that dinosaur eggs are relatively common in parts of southern France and cautioned against overstating the significance of the discovery.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Garcia sets this all up in a sly way, without overstating it.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2026
It’s not overstated in this lineup.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Reviewing the loan agreement, the court found that SM Holdco was not a party to that agreement and Saadia Square had overstated its concern about the default.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Garcia sets this all up in a sly way, without overstating it.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2026
It’s not overstated in this lineup.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Reviewing the loan agreement, the court found that SM Holdco was not a party to that agreement and Saadia Square had overstated its concern about the default.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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 25 May. 2026.
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