verb
- giving too much importance, prominence, or stress to something; emphasizing something excessively
Usage: present participle of 'overemphasize'; commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts
Examples
- The teacher was overemphasizing the importance of grammar while neglecting creative writing.
- Critics argue that the media is overemphasizing the negative aspects of the study.
- By overemphasizing cost, the company lost sight of product quality.
- She worried about overemphasizing her accomplishments in the job interview.
- The report avoids overemphasizing isolated incidents as evidence of a broader trend.
- Don't overemphasize minor details when presenting your main argument.