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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There’s a danger of overstating the significance of one band.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
And finally… There’s no overstating the scale of the crisis at Sheffield Wednesday.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
At the same time, supplement companies — along with the influencers and celebrities who promote the products — have come under criticism for making inflated, sometimes misleading claims that overstate the health benefits of their products.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The shortfall in finance is hard to overstate.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
And finally… There’s no overstating the scale of the crisis at Sheffield Wednesday.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
At the same time, supplement companies — along with the influencers and celebrities who promote the products — have come under criticism for making inflated, sometimes misleading claims that overstate the health benefits of their products.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The shortfall in finance is hard to overstate.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2025.
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