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 couple concealed their use of the charity's money by overstating the amounts spent by the charity and overstating the scale of the charity's work and the true disposition of the donations, according to the indictment.
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Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Some folks might overstate the likely influence of those who call for a more restrained U.S. approach to the world within a second Trump administration, the scholars wrote in the opinion piece.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump hiring 'from across the country,' but is rejection of DC power players overstated?
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Lee thinks that worries over the growth of the company’s Mobility business seem overstated.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
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Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Some folks might overstate the likely influence of those who call for a more restrained U.S. approach to the world within a second Trump administration, the scholars wrote in the opinion piece.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump hiring 'from across the country,' but is rejection of DC power players overstated?
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Lee thinks that worries over the growth of the company’s Mobility business seem overstated.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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