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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So, to be clear, that 14 billion number is grossly overstated.
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NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Laurin, a law professor at the University of Texas, said the argument overstates what prosecutors are required to disclose.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Some experts say the health secretary overstated the role of diet.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
But that election was also a prime example of how overstated their predictive power can be.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
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NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Laurin, a law professor at the University of Texas, said the argument overstates what prosecutors are required to disclose.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Some experts say the health secretary overstated the role of diet.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
But that election was also a prime example of how overstated their predictive power can be.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2026.
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