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overemphasize vs overstate

overstate vs overemphasize

overemphasize and overstate both are verbs.

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

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