Synonyms of embroiders

embroiders

verb

present tense third-person singular of embroider

as in exaggerates

to add to the interest of by including made-up details

Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerates
• colors
• embellishes
• pads
• enhances
• expands
• stretches
• satirizes
• elaborates (on)
• magnifies
• hyperbolizes
• emphasizes
• amplifies
• stresses
• overstates
• enlarges (on or upon)
• overdoes
• hedges
• overdraws
• fleshes (out)
• overemphasizes
• caricatures
• fudges
• overplays
• plays up
• dresses up
• gussies up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizes
• belittles
• understates
• plays down