Synonyms of overstate

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!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerate
• overdo
• put on
• overdraw
• overemphasize
• elaborate
• pad
• embellish
• embroider
• stretch
• magnify
• play up
• sensationalize
• overplay
• hedge
• color
• fudge
• melodramatize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understate
• minimize
• belittle
• play down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overstate

Deloitte pins the unimagined cascade effect at an additional $541 billion and did not add it to the final estimate to avoid overstating the size of the lunar economy. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Kiyosaki may also have overstated Kimi’s importance in his life. — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

Game publishing is the other new pillar, and Yang is careful not to overstate DRX’s edge there this early. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Our results almost certainly overstate how well these tools perform outside the clinic. — Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026