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hyperbole

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of hyperbole

the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts

  • "enough food to feed a whole army" is a common example of hyperbole
Synonyms of hyperbole

caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration, magnification, overstatement, padding, stretching
Words Related to hyperbole

amplification, enhancement

fabrication, misrepresentation

fudging, hedging

hype, puffery

superlative
Near Antonyms of hyperbole

belittlement, disparagement, minimizing, poor-mouthing
Antonyms of hyperbole

meiosis, understatement

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  1. See words that rhyme with hyperbole Dictionary: Definition of hyperbole Spanish Central: Translation of hyperbole Nglish: Translation of hyperbole for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of hyperbole for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about hyperbole

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