Definitions for overstate
ˌoʊ vərˈsteɪtover·state

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyperbolise, magnify, amplifyverb

   to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

   "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery"

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1. overstateverb

   To exaggerate; to state or claim too much.

   I think it is overstating matters to say that an hour online is spending all night on the computer.

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1. overstate

   Exaggeration is the representation of something as more extreme or dramatic than it really is. Exaggeration may occur intentionally or unintentionally. Exaggeration can be a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression. Amplifying achievements, obstacles and problems to seek attention is an everyday occurrence Inflating the difficulty of achieving a goal after attaining it, can be used to bolster self-esteem.In the arts, exaggerations are used to create emphasis or effect. As a literary device, exaggerations is often used in poetry, and is frequently encountered in casual speech. Many times the usages of hyperbole describes something as better or worse than it really is. An example of hyperbole is: "The bag weighed a ton." Hyperbole makes the point that the bag was very heavy, though it probably does not weigh a ton.Exaggerating is also a type of deception, as well as a means of malingering – magnifying small injuries or discomforts as an excuse to avoid responsibilities.

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1. overstate

   Overstate refers to the act of expressing or stating something in an exaggerated or excessively dramatic manner, making it seem more important, severe, or better than it actually is. It is often used to misrepresent the true situation or condition in order to emphasize a particular point.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overstate

   ō-vėr-stāt′, to state over and above: to exaggerate.—n. Overstate′ment.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overstate in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overstate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of overstate in a Sentence

1. John Crabtree:

   The polls may overstate the 'no' vote, but it looks like being a much closer-run contest than anything Evo Morales has had to fight since he became president in 2006.

2. Jen Psaki:

   But I don't want to overstate that, and that's one of the reasons he (Kerry) also reiterated ongoing concerns we have.

3. Israel Finkelstein:

   It’s hard to overstate Megiddo’s cultural and economic importance in the late Bronze Age.

4. Damon Cann:

   Its a reminder that it is possible to overstate the influence the church has on politics, the church, while clearly formidable as a political foe, is not invincible.

5. Sebastian Coe:

   We will get the change we want and only then will Russian athletes return to international competition, this is not about politics, this is about the protection of clean athletes. I cannot overstate the feeling around the conference call this evening about sending the strongest possible message that we can.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=overstate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overstate
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overstate
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=overstate