Synonyms of overemphasizing

overemphasizing

verb

present participle of overemphasize

as in exaggerating

to treat (something) with more importance than is needed or proper

The teacher tends to overemphasize the value of tests.

The importance of a healthy diet cannot be overemphasized.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerating
• emphasizing
• overstating
• overdoing
• stressing
• overplaying
• overdrawing
• padding
• hyperbolizing
• embellishing
• enhancing
• embroidering
• amplifying
• magnifying
• stretching
• coloring
• caricaturing
• expanding
• hedging
• gussying up
• fudging
• satirizing
• elaborating (on)
• playing up
• dressing up
• fleshing (out)
• enlarging (on or upon)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizing
• understating
• belittling
• de-emphasizing
• playing down

• minimizing
• understating
• belittling
• de-emphasizing
• playing down