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1. (n.) exaggeration
the act of exaggerating or overstating.
2. exaggeration
an instance of exaggerating; an overstatement:
His version of events is a gross exaggeration.
Etymology: (1555–65)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) hyperbole, exaggeration
extravagant exaggeration
2. (noun) exaggeration
the act of making something more noticeable than usual
"the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness"
3. (noun) exaggeration, overstatement, magnification
making to seem more important than it really is
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1. (noun) exaggeration
the act of heaping or piling up
2. (noun) exaggeration
the act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement
3. (noun) exaggeration
a representation of things beyond natural life, in expression, beauty, power, vigor
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