Synonyms of overrate

overrate

verb

ˈō-vər-ˌrāt 

as in to overestimate

to place too high a value on

I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overestimate
• appreciate
• value
• overvalue
• admire
• respect
• regard
• treasure
• cherish
• prize
• revere
• esteem
• idolize
• venerate
• reverence
• adore
• worship

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• underestimate
• underrate
• undervalue
• minimize
• disparage
• belittle
• depreciate
• play down
• decry
• despise
• disdain
• scorn
• detest
• soft-pedal
• loathe
• abhor
• abominate

Examples of overrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vice presidential nominees actually don't have a very strong record of becoming president — so in general, people may be overrating the importance of Trump's pick. —Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 1 July 2024

Following World War II, experts often overrated Soviet forces, with major consequences for U.S. national security policy and, particularly, defense spending. —Zoltan Barany, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2023

All of Canada is mad at Greg for calling Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid overrated in a Miami Herald column in advance of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Florida Panthers starting with Game 1 Saturday in Sunrise. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024

Based on this week’s results, that may put Hogan exactly where Trone found himself — overrated. —Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024