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overemphasise vs hyperbolise

hyperbolise vs overemphasise

overemphasise and hyperbolise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overemphasise No No Yes No
hyperbolise No No Yes No
As verbs, hyperbolise is a hypernym of overemphasise; that is, hyperbolise is a word with a broader meaning than overemphasise:
  • overemphasise: place special or excessive emphasis on
  • hyperbolise: to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Other hypernyms of overemphasise include amplify, exaggerate, hyperbolize, magnify, overdraw, overstate.
overemphasise (verb) hyperbolise (verb)
place special or excessive emphasis on to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Difference between overemphasise and hyperbolise

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