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/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɹeɪz/ · o·ver·praze
verb
- To praise to an excessive degree. The overpraised are the worst deceivers.
- To give excessive or insincere praise. The politician was accused of overpraising his own accomplishments.
noun
- Excessive or insincere praise. The overpraise of the new movie was evident in the glowing reviews.
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Did you know? The phrase 'overpraise' is often used to describe the phenomenon of excessive praise being used as a means of manipulation or self-aggrandizement, rather than genuine admiration.