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exaggerate vs overstate

overstate vs exaggerate

exaggerate and overstate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exaggerate No No Yes No
overstate No No Yes No
As verbs, exaggerate and overstate are synonyms defined as:
  • exaggerate and overstate: to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Other synonyms of exaggerate include amplify, hyperbolise, hyperbolize, magnify, overdraw.
exaggerate (verb) overstate (verb)
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
do something to an excessive degree
Difference between exaggerate and overstate

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