exaggerate [verb]

Definition of exaggerate:

  • To represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
  • To overstate or stretch the truth.

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Opposite/Antonyms of exaggerate:


Sentence/Example of exaggerate:

She tends to exaggerate her achievements to impress others.

The fisherman exaggerated the size of the fish he caught.

He exaggerated the dangers of the trip to make it sound more exciting.

It's easy to exaggerate when telling a thrilling story.

The media often exaggerates news to attract viewers.

She claimed she was starving, but she was clearly exaggerating.

He exaggerated his injury to avoid going to work.

The salesman exaggerated the benefits of the product.

Don’t exaggerate the problem; it’s not as bad as it seems.

The actor exaggerated his emotions to make the scene more dramatic.

She exaggerated the cost of the project to get more funding.

He tends to exaggerate his role in the project.

The child exaggerated his accomplishments to get praise.

She exaggerated the symptoms to get more attention from the doctor.

He exaggerated the impact of the new policy.

She exaggerated the difficulty of the exam to seem more impressive.

He exaggerated the number of attendees at the event.

She exaggerated the story to make it funnier.

The politician exaggerated the facts to win support.

He exaggerated his qualifications on his resume.