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overstated

verb , past tense of overstate

Synonyms and Antonyms of overstated

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 of overstated

exaggerated, overdid, overdrew, put on

Words Related to overstated

colored, elaborated, embellished, embroidered, magnified, padded, played up, stretched

melodramatized, overemphasized, overplayed, sensationalized

Near Antonyms of overstated

belittled, minimized, played down

Antonyms of overstated

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