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overemphasis

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o·ver·em·pha·size  (vr-mf-sz)
tr. & intr.v. o·ver·em·pha·sized, o·ver·em·pha·siz·ing, o·ver·em·pha·siz·es
To place too much emphasis on or employ too much emphasis.

over·empha·sis (-ss) n.
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Noun1.overemphasis - too much emphasis
vehemence, emphasis - intensity or forcefulness of expression; "the vehemence of his denial"; "his emphasis on civil rights"
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Spanish overemphasis [əuvərˈɛmfəsɪs] n to put an overemphasis on → poner énfasis excesivo en
French overemphasis [əuvərˈɛmfəsɪs] n to put an overemphasis on → accorder trop d'importance à
German overemphasis [əuvərˈɛmfəsɪs] n overemphasis on → Überbetonung +gen
Italian overemphasis [əuvərˈɛmfəsɪs] n overemphasis on sth → importanza eccessiva data a qc

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Her trained ear detected the weaknesses and exaggerations, the overemphasis of the tyro, and she was instantly aware each time the sentence-rhythm tripped and faltered.
 
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