Overstatement - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈəʊvərsteɪtmənt|  American pronunciation of the word overstatement
Brit.  |ˈəʊvəˌsteɪtm(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word overstatement

noun

- making to seem more important than it really is (syn: exaggeration, magnification)

Extra examples

It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.

...it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the “on” button!...

It is not an overstatement to use the word "massacre" in describing this incident.

It's an overstatement to say that the man's a fool.

Word forms

noun
singular: overstatement
plural: overstatements
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