[VN] to say sth in a way that makes it seem more important than it really is
SYNEXAGGERATE:
He tends to overstate his case when talking politics. * The seriousness of the crime cannot be overstated. * Her musical talent has been a little overstated.
OPPUNDERSTATE
overstatement noun [C,U]:
It is not an overstatement to say a crisis is imminent.
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