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 Landay also says the role AI is playing in software development is overstated in the essay. —

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 Solis has said criticism of his office has been overstated and says his goal is public safety. —

Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026 There have been reports linking the Braves to free-agent starter Lucas Giolito, but any connection between the parties has been overstated, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has learned. —

Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026 Early narratives of a mass user exodus prompted by service outages and censorship concerns now appear overstated, according to new figures. —

Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overstate

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exaggerate

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Others say those concerns are being exaggerated so those residents can get their way.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Historically, some doctors have dismissed these differences as women exaggerating their pain or being unable to tolerate the same discomfort as men.

— Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026