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

These advocates accuse law enforcement and politicians of overstating the human trafficking problem on Figueroa in order to justify more police actions and the passage of harsher laws. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Granted, most of his reps came against players who are on the fringe of the roster, yet the performance can’t be overstated. — Miami Herald, 28 June 2026

Later analyses found the participants in the study were older than most women starting hormone replacement therapy and the risks of taking it were overstated. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 26 June 2026

Lydia’s importance to world history is difficult to overstate. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026