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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However, the study, led by Eyal Frank of the University of Chicago, demonstrates that these criticisms are often overstated.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Ranchers interviewed by the Statesman said the claims of worker advocates are overstated.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
Even as the tentative cease-fire was celebrated, some appeared at pains not to overstate what might be achieved.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The Justice Department is overstating China’s interest in TikTok’s data and understating the company’s ability to protect itself from foreign influence, TikTok’s lawyers told the court.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Ranchers interviewed by the Statesman said the claims of worker advocates are overstated.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
Even as the tentative cease-fire was celebrated, some appeared at pains not to overstate what might be achieved.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The Justice Department is overstating China’s interest in TikTok’s data and understating the company’s ability to protect itself from foreign influence, TikTok’s lawyers told the court.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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