Definitions

exaggerate

[ig-zaj-uh-reyt] / ɪgˈzædʒ əˌreɪt /

VERB

overstate, embellish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amplify distort emphasize fabricate falsify heighten inflate magnify misrepresent overdo overdraw overemphasize overestimate

STRONG

boast boost brag caricature color corrupt embroider enlarge exalt expand fudge hike hyperbolize intensify lie misquote pad puff pyramid romance romanticize scam stretch up

WEAK

blow out of proportion build up cook up go to extremes lay it on thick loud talk make too much of misreport pretty up put on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compress contract decrease ignore lessen play down

STRONG

abridge be modest deprecate lower reduce shrink

WEAK

depreciate minimize understate

Example Sentences

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Exaggerate the proportions and zoot-iness will be achieved.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2023

Now, for his new book, "I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame," he's created a visual memoir of caricatures and reminiscences, featuring the likes of Robin Williams, David Letterman, Chris Rock, Steve Martin and Tiffany Haddish.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2022

His playful portraits of entertainers present and past will be on display in his first art book, the highly engaging “I Exaggerate: My Brushes With Fame,” due out Tuesday.

From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2022

Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge might say it stands for Conclusions That Exaggerate.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2018

Exaggerate the consonantal sounds in every instance, and the points of contact or places of articulation will be very evident.

From The Renaissance of the Vocal Art by Myer, Edmund

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