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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Popular ideas of killer robots and drone swarms tend to overstate the autonomy of AI systems and understate the role of human beings.
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Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Concerns that private credit could become the next pressure point on Wall Street are mounting, but industry pros said fears of a broader liquidity spiral may be overstated.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Some Republicans also say the impact of the DOGE cuts to the government’s war response is overstated.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
The doctors at Daso include an octogenarian who once mistook fat for an appendix and other doctors whose board certifications appear to be overstated.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Concerns that private credit could become the next pressure point on Wall Street are mounting, but industry pros said fears of a broader liquidity spiral may be overstated.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Some Republicans also say the impact of the DOGE cuts to the government’s war response is overstated.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
The doctors at Daso include an octogenarian who once mistook fat for an appendix and other doctors whose board certifications appear to be overstated.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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 17 Mar. 2026.
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