1. to promote someone or something excessively or beyond what is warranted
Usage: often used in business contexts

Examples

• The company tends to overpromote employees who lack the necessary experience.
• Critics argued that the media overpromoted the rookie quarterback.
• Don’t overpromote the product’s benefits or customers will be disappointed.
• The manager was careful not to overpromote his team members too quickly.
• Some worry that social media platforms overpromote certain types of content.
• The school district decided not to overpromote students who weren’t academically ready.