exaggerate

Example Sentences

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The U.S. trade deficit and the production of inventories —or unsold goods — are also wild cards that could exaggerate ups and downs in fourth-quarter GDP.

From MarketWatch

In December, the California Department of Motor Vehicles found Tesla in violation of state law for exaggerating the capabilities of its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” technology.

From Los Angeles Times

Gaming company Activision Blizzard UK Ltd said the ad promoted the 18-rated video game and was therefore targeted at adult audiences only, who had a higher tolerance for irreverent or exaggerated humour.

From BBC

He shot the ball with exaggerated swagger, false confidence.

From Literature

By avoiding the dramatic lighting and exaggerated special effects often seen in pictures of youth culture, he landed on a distinctive visual style.

From Los Angeles Times