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HYPERBOLIZE

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Hyperbolize.

Hyperbolize - as a verb

To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

Example: "Tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious old south' imagery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplify17exaggerate19hyperbolise21magnify16overdraw15overstate12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misinform16mislead10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She tends to hyperbolize her achievements to impress others."
"The author hyperbolized the character's flaws to make a point."
"He hyperbolizes the dangers of climate change in his speeches."
"Don't hyperbolize the situation and make it seem worse than it actually is."
"Some news outlets tend to hyperbolize stories to attract more viewers."
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Word Game Points

Is HYPERBOLIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hyperbolize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HYPERBOLIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 30.

Is HYPERBOLIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hyperbolize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HYPERBOLIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.

Is HYPERBOLIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hyperbolize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HYPERBOLIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 32.

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