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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In 2001, Enron collapsed in a market-shaking bankruptcy amid revelations that the company had grossly overstated its earnings.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
That effectively overstated the government jobs percentage of California employment growth.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
However, analysts have argued that the risk of a nuclear response from Russia is overstated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
This is coupled with the belief that media coverage overstates the immediacy and severity of climate issues to create sensationalist narratives, leading to public misunderstandings.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
That effectively overstated the government jobs percentage of California employment growth.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
However, analysts have argued that the risk of a nuclear response from Russia is overstated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
This is coupled with the belief that media coverage overstates the immediacy and severity of climate issues to create sensationalist narratives, leading to public misunderstandings.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 29 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 17 Dec. 2024.
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