overstate
verb
over·state
ˌō-vər-ˈstāt 
overstated; overstating; overstates
: to state in too strong terms : exaggerate
overstated his qualifications
Examples of overstate in a Sentence
It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the “on” button!
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An earlier report by the Sentinel about the experience of another Hope Florida client, touted in an online magazine, found the claims did not match what the woman said actually happened, overstating the help she was given.
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), however, said in a statement that the report overstates the role of farming and agricultural practices in making kids sick.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 May 2025
Critics too often do a disservice to the art of younger generations, overstating the similarities between works that have little in common besides the age of their makers or failing to account for the aesthetic prejudices of their own cohort.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2025
Authorities said the fraud involved overstating employee numbers and average monthly payroll, and making other phony representations.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), however, said in a statement that the report overstates the role of farming and agricultural practices in making kids sick.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 May 2025
Critics too often do a disservice to the art of younger generations, overstating the similarities between works that have little in common besides the age of their makers or failing to account for the aesthetic prejudices of their own cohort.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2025
Authorities said the fraud involved overstating employee numbers and average monthly payroll, and making other phony representations.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overstate
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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