EXAGGERATE Synonyms
4 hypernyms for exaggerate. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for EXAGGERATE
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| hyperbolize | verb v | |||||
verb • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth | ||||||
| overstate | verb v | |||||
verb • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth | ||||||
| amplify | verb v | |||||
verb • increase in size, volume or significance • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth • exaggerate or make bigger • increase the volume of | ||||||
| magnify | verb v | |||||
verb • increase in size, volume or significance • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth • make large | ||||||
| dramatize | verb v | |||||
verb • put into dramatic form • represent something in a dramatic manner • add details to | ||||||
| embellish | verb v | |||||
verb • add details to • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • make more beautiful | ||||||
| inflate | verb v | |||||
verb • exaggerate or make bigger • fill with gas or air • cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit • increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value • become inflated | ||||||
| overemphasize | verb v | |||||
verb • place special or excessive emphasis on | ||||||
| hyperbolise | verb v | |||||
verb • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth | ||||||
| overdo | verb v | |||||
verb • do something to an excessive degree | ||||||
| overdraw | verb v | |||||
verb • draw more money from than is available • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth | ||||||
| overexaggerate | verb v | |||||
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