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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Saka’s importance to this Arsenal side cannot be overstated.
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Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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—CBS News, 7 May 2026
The 98-day supply of other oil products may overstate the amount of usable oil, Grigsby said in a note seen by Fortune.
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The impact of his time at North Hollywood High cannot be overstated.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Still, experts say the impact of a one-month pause may be overstated.
—CBS News, 7 May 2026
The 98-day supply of other oil products may overstate the amount of usable oil, Grigsby said in a note seen by Fortune.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The impact of his time at North Hollywood High cannot be overstated.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 4 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 12 May. 2026.
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