overstate (Meaning)
overstate (v)
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
overstate (v. t.)
To state in too strong terms; to exaggerate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overstate
overstate Sentence Examples
- The politician's speech drastically overstated the economic benefits of the proposed legislation.
- The report overstated the prevalence of childhood obesity, leading to unnecessary alarm among parents.
- The company's financial statements overstated the value of its assets, resulting in an inflated valuation.
- The witness overstated the severity of the crime, potentially influencing the outcome of the trial.
- Critics argue that the media often overstates the dangers of certain technologies, creating a distorted perception of risk.
- The author overstated the importance of a minor character, distracting readers from the main plot.
- The doctor overstated the patient's prognosis, giving them false hope and preventing them from seeking appropriate treatment.
- The salesperson overstated the product's features, leading to dissatisfaction when the customer received it.
- The study overstated the effectiveness of the new drug, later leading to its withdrawal from the market.
- The news article overstated the extent of the damage caused by the hurricane, causing unnecessary panic among residents.
FAQs About the word overstate
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truthTo state in too strong terms; to exaggerate.
exaggerate,overdo, overplay, stretch, embellish, overdraw, embroider, elaborate, play up, sensationalize
understate,understate,minimize, minimize, belittle, belittle,
The politician's speech drastically overstated the economic benefits of the proposed legislation.
The report overstated the prevalence of childhood obesity, leading to unnecessary alarm among parents.
The company's financial statements overstated the value of its assets, resulting in an inflated valuation.
The witness overstated the severity of the crime, potentially influencing the outcome of the trial.
