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Definitions for overemphasize
overem·pha·size
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Princeton's WordNet
overemphasize, overemphasise, overstressverb
place special or excessive emphasis on
"I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book"
Wiktionary
overemphasizeverb
To place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.
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overemphasize
Overemphasize refers to the act of giving too much importance, significance, or stress to something, often leading to misunderstanding or distortion of the actual situation or fact. It involves exaggerating the value or impact of a particular aspect or information.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of overemphasize in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of overemphasize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of overemphasize in a Sentence
There are no words that I have that could come close to overemphasize Clyde's negative view of the military, his disdain of enlisted service members, and his revulsion to wear the uniform.
I can't overemphasize enough that earmarks are just another tool in the toolbox for a corrupt Washington, which has no intent whatsoever not to balance the budget, it's a lie. All those people who run on balancing the budget, ‘I'm going to pass a balanced budget amendment.’.
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