overstate
Example Sentences
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However, it concluded the force overstated the threat posed by the Israeli fans and understated the risk posed to them.
From BBC
"He shows that the police overstated the threat posed by the Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, while understating the risk that was posed to the Israeli fans if they travelled to the area," she said.
From BBC
The U.S. also is interested in Greenland to extract minerals from there, but those benefits may be overstated, too.
From Barron's
The U.S. also is interested in Greenland to extract minerals from there, but those benefits may be overstated, too.
From Barron's
Meanwhile, there is a risk in overstating the stakes for Beijing in Venezuela itself.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
