verb
- expressing something in terms that are too strong or extreme; exaggerating
Usage: present participle of overstate
Examples
- The politician was overstating the benefits of the new policy.
- I think you’re overstating the difficulty of this math problem.
- The news report was overstating the severity of the storm.
- She accused him of overstating his qualifications on his resume.
- The company was overstating its profits to attract investors.
- He has a habit of overstating minor problems to get attention.