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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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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Numerology

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. Marta Murray-Close:

   Survey researchers have long known that peoples' desire to present themselves in a positive light may lead them to understate socially undesirable behaviors and overstate socially desirable behaviors, some people who give inaccurate answers on surveys may know they're distorting the truth, but many people probably do it unconsciously.

2. Linda Yaccarino:

   It is impossible to overstate the power of free, zero dollars means zero barriers between advertisers and consumers.

3. Rick Hasen:

   It is hard to overstate how dangerous Bannon's words and actions are, steve Bannon's creating an army of duped people who will go into positions helping to run elections with the false understanding that the 2020 election was stolen. Who knows what such people are capable of doing when in charge of running polling places or counting votes.

4. Alex Bell:

   It is hard to overstate the importance of Rome, from Mount Aventine, there are no more than half a dozen major works by Turner left in private hands and this work must rank as one of the very finest.

5. Gavin Newsom:

   Oftentimes we overstate the word historic, but this is indeed an historic moment, certainly historic for this particular lake, Mendocino.

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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
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5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=OVERSTATE