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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The importance of scale—in both real and financial markets—is hard to overstate, and Europe’s most promising scaleups generally operate cross-continentally.
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Riddhi Kanetkar, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
But that research has been criticized, and doctors said the risks were overstated.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Since then, additional research has shown those risks were overstated, and the therapy can instead reduce heart disease when prescribed earlier.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Figures may slightly overstate federal employment due to recent reductions in force.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Riddhi Kanetkar, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
But that research has been criticized, and doctors said the risks were overstated.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Since then, additional research has shown those risks were overstated, and the therapy can instead reduce heart disease when prescribed earlier.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Figures may slightly overstate federal employment due to recent reductions in force.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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 22 Nov. 2025.
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