o·ver·state
(ō′vər-stāt′)tr.v. o·ver·stat·ed,
o·ver·stat·ing,
o·ver·states To state in exaggerated terms. See Synonyms at
exaggerate.
o′ver·state′ment n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Adj. | 1. | overstated - represented as greater than is true or reasonable; "an exaggerated opinion of oneself"immoderate - beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending" |
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