overexaggeration

[US]/ˌəʊvərɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃn/

Translation

n.excessive or extreme exaggeration; the act of magnifying or representing something beyond its actual bounds

Phrases & Collocations

pure overexaggeration

total overexaggeration

complete overexaggeration

stop the overexaggeration

no overexaggeration

without overexaggeration

Example Sentences

the politician was accused of blatant overexaggeration during his campaign speech.

media overexaggeration of the crime rate has created unnecessary fear in the community.

her tendency toward overexaggeration makes it difficult to trust her accounts of events.

the report contains a clear overexaggeration of the scientific findings.

doctors warn against the overexaggeration of side effects in pharmaceutical advertising.

some journalists engage in overexaggeration to attract more readers.

the overexaggeration of climate change dangers can actually undermine public trust.

his overexaggeration of minor achievements became a running joke among colleagues.

marketing teams often resort to overexaggeration when promoting new products.

the documentary was criticized for its overexaggeration of historical events.

parents must distinguish between normal storytelling and harmful overexaggeration.

social media amplifies the overexaggeration of personal accomplishments.

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