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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However, some experts have argued that these concerns have been overstated.
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Alexander Nazaryan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
Also, scientists worry that the climate benefits are overstated, and that further subsidizing farms — especially those with methane-producing livestock — might actually increase the greenhouse gases coming from the sector overall.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The other issue of concern is data privacy, which appears overstated and often amplified, stoking fear.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson and Dr. Janet A. Jokela, Twin Cities, 30 May 2024
Though it may be overstated, ostentation is part of what makes the genre a culturally distinct global phenomenon.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 24 May 2024
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Alexander Nazaryan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
Also, scientists worry that the climate benefits are overstated, and that further subsidizing farms — especially those with methane-producing livestock — might actually increase the greenhouse gases coming from the sector overall.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The other issue of concern is data privacy, which appears overstated and often amplified, stoking fear.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson and Dr. Janet A. Jokela, Twin Cities, 30 May 2024
Though it may be overstated, ostentation is part of what makes the genre a culturally distinct global phenomenon.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 24 May 2024
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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