overrate
/ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪt/ · ov·er·rate
verb
- To esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due. The critic was accused of overrating the new film, claiming it was the best of the year when it was merely good.
noun
- An excessive estimate or rate. The company's financial reports showed that they had overrated their profits, leading to a significant loss in stock value.
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Did you know? The phrase 'overrate' is often used in sports to describe a team or player being overhyped or overestimated, only to be disappointed by their actual performance.