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/ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/ · o·ver·state
verb
  1. To exaggerate; to state or claim something in a way that goes beyond the facts. He tended to overstate his achievements during the interview.

Synonyms

exaggerateoveremphasizemagnifyinflateoverplayhyperbolizeoverstateembellish

Antonyms

understatedownplayminimizediminishunderplaytrivialize
Did you know? The verb 'overstate' first appears in English texts of the late 1500s, and a variant of it, 'overstated', shows up in Shakespeare's 'Love's Labour's Lost' as a playful jab at excessive boasting.

Related terms

overstatementoverstatedoverstatingexaggerationhyperboleembellish
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026