1. people who represent or describe something as greater, worse, or more important than it actually is
Usage: plural of exaggerator; common in everyday speech

Examples

• The news media are often accused of being exaggerators when reporting on celebrity scandals.
• My friends are exaggerators; they always make their stories sound more dramatic than they really are.
• Exaggerators tend to lose credibility over time because people stop believing their claims.
• She's one of those exaggerators who turns a small problem into a major catastrophe.
• The coach warned his players not to be exaggerators when describing their opponents' abilities.
• Exaggerators in advertising can mislead consumers about product quality.