OVERSTATE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

overstate

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈstāt

as in to exaggerate

to describe or express in too strong terms it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!

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Recent Examples of overstate Jones also served as bank president in 2008-2009, Gaia said, when the previous president was fired after being accused of overstating the bank’s earnings during the financial crisis. —

Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026 In retrospect, those fears were overstated. —

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 With respect to Slaten, overstating your credentials may seem relatively insignificant but a judge should not have such tendencies. —

Rafael Perez, Daily News, 25 May 2026 Unlined blazer with outer patch pockets, whose importance cannot be overstated. —

Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overstate

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exaggerate

Verb

The companies, meanwhile, say opportunistic lawyers and public adjusters are playing to fears and driving up costs for everyone by exaggerating the risks and damage.

— Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
The upsell should accelerate or exaggerate the result, the downsell should preserve the win, the bump should be a no-brainer.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026