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 The harm that this decision will cause cannot be overstated. —

Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 The impact of this winter’s record-low snowpack on the upcoming fire season is difficult to overstate, said Dominik Kulakowski, a researcher at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, who studies climate, wildfires and mountain forests across the West. —

Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026 While agreeing that the FPV drones were a new challenge, Zehavi cautioned against overstating their impact. —

Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026 His impact on the music education of Crown Point students can not be overstated. —

Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overstate

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exaggerate

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This was borrowed directly from American sports reporters, with their propensity to exaggerate to make a point, often by citing absurd numbers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026