over·state
ˌō-vər-ˈstāt 
overstated; overstating; overstates
: to state in too strong terms : exaggerate
overstated his qualifications
1
: the act of overstating : exaggeration
2
: an exaggerated statement or account
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Verb
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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Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
The emotional impact of Mexico’s home support cannot be overstated.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
That may have been overstating things, but not by very much.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
Pulisic's importance to the team cannot be overstated.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 June 2026
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Verb
The scale of this transformation is difficult to overstate.
—Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
The emotional impact of Mexico’s home support cannot be overstated.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
That may have been overstating things, but not by very much.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
Pulisic's importance to the team cannot be overstated.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 June 2026
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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