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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Even then, the campaign appears to overstate its current access: For example, Texas elections officials have not yet certified the petitions submitted earlier this year.
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Stephen Fowler, NPR, 25 June 2024
By blaming so much global disorder on a U.S. credibility gap, analysts can easily overstate Washington’s ability to shape world events.
—Keren Yarhi-Milo, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
On the flip side, Rose’s detractors note she was fired from her job at City Hall for, among other things, sending emails that overstated her authority.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024
No one can overstate the magnitude of these convictions, though the talking heads on Fox News certainly put their own weird MAGA spin on it.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 30 May 2024
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Stephen Fowler, NPR, 25 June 2024
By blaming so much global disorder on a U.S. credibility gap, analysts can easily overstate Washington’s ability to shape world events.
—Keren Yarhi-Milo, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
On the flip side, Rose’s detractors note she was fired from her job at City Hall for, among other things, sending emails that overstated her authority.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024
No one can overstate the magnitude of these convictions, though the talking heads on Fox News certainly put their own weird MAGA spin on it.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 30 May 2024
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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