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/ˌoʊvərɪmˈfæsɪz/ · o-ver-em-pha-siz
verb
- To place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of. The politician was accused of overemphasizing the economic benefits of the new policy.
verb, transitive
- To give too much importance to; to exaggerate the significance of. The news report overemphasized the severity of the storm, causing widespread panic.
verb, intransitive
- To give too much importance to something; to overstate its significance. The student overemphasized the importance of the exam, which led to unnecessary stress.
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Did you know? The word 'overemphasize' has been used in various contexts, including politics, marketing, and education, to convey the idea of giving too much importance to something.