overstate
verb
over·state
ˌō-vər-ˈstāt 
overstated; overstating; overstates
: to state in too strong terms : exaggerate
overstated his qualifications
Examples of overstate in a Sentence
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!
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The strategic importance of this is hard to overstate.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Since then, researchers and doctors have determined the cancer risk was overstated.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 25 July 2025
In Miami and Oakland, California, two separate legal proceedings are examining whether Tesla overstated the capabilities of its driver-assistance software programs, which the company calls Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 23 July 2025
Correction: An earlier version of this story overstated the number of students sanctioned.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Since then, researchers and doctors have determined the cancer risk was overstated.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 25 July 2025
In Miami and Oakland, California, two separate legal proceedings are examining whether Tesla overstated the capabilities of its driver-assistance software programs, which the company calls Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 23 July 2025
Correction: An earlier version of this story overstated the number of students sanctioned.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for overstate
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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