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overemphasise vs hyperbolize

hyperbolize vs overemphasise

overemphasise and hyperbolize both are verbs.

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

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