as in exaggerates
to describe or express in too strong terms
commentators have overdrawn the dangers of the sport in order to make it appear more exciting
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The case drew widespread attention because Dee Dee was suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates, fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026 -
Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Overdraws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdraws. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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