overstate
verb
over·state
ˌō-vər-ˈstāt 
overstated; overstating; overstates
: to state in too strong terms : exaggerate
overstated his qualifications
Examples of overstate in a Sentence
It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the “on” button!
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The study’s authors have issued a correction, saying a typo led them to overstate the threat level posed by the flame retardant.
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Just last month, Zoom was criticized for overstating its security.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Once cannot overstate how good steering wheel design effects a drive experience.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
But a few congressional seats flipped from Republican to Democrat — which makes Mitchell wonder if any rightward shift is a blip or overstated.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Just last month, Zoom was criticized for overstating its security.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Once cannot overstate how good steering wheel design effects a drive experience.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
But a few congressional seats flipped from Republican to Democrat — which makes Mitchell wonder if any rightward shift is a blip or overstated.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overstate
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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