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 By 2025, the PTRC was overstated by about $40 million as a result of the credit errors since 2023, Wieser said. —

Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Marko submitted falsified documents to the banks, including tax returns that overstated his income and false financial statements showing assets in a nonexistent investment account. —

Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026 But research suggests the benefits may be overstated. —

Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026 And if there even was a reason for pause there, then don’t overstate the Heat. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overstate

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exaggerate

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Charlotte Tilbury shoppers also appreciate that the product doesn’t exaggerate or settle into their fine lines.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Iranian hackers boasted online of the hacks against Patel and the medical device maker while exaggerating their impact.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026