Synonyms of exaggerate
11 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for exaggerate is three-sheet. Other synonyms of exaggerate are overdo, overstate, overemphasize and overexaggerate. The opposite of exaggerate is belittle.
Synonyms and similar words for exaggerate
verbTo overstate, to describe more than the fact.
- big upTo proclaim or exaggerate the importance of; to promote.
- overexaggerateTo exaggerate, to overstate excessively.
- overstateTo exaggerate; to state or claim to a greater degree than reality.
- hyperbolizeTo represent or talk about with hyperbole.
- stretchTo make inaccurate by exaggeration.
- overchargeTo exaggerate.
- overdoTo do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
- overemphasizeTo place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.
- play upTo make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
- three-sheetTo exaggerate, hype up, or show off.
- cut it fat UK, obsoleteTo exaggerate or show off.
Opposite of exaggerate
verbTo overstate, to describe more than the fact.
- belittleTo disparage, depreciate, or minimize the importance, value, merit, or significance of someone or something.
- downplayTo de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.
- understateTo state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
- trivializeTo make something appear trivial.
Meaning of exaggerate
- verb To overstate, to describe more than the fact.
- adjective Exaggerative; overblown.
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Questions about synonyms of exaggerate
- What is another word for exaggerate?
- Exaggerate has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as three-sheet, overdo, overstate, overemphasize and overexaggerate.
- What is the opposite of exaggerate?
- The opposite of exaggerate is belittle. Other antonyms of exaggerate are understate, trivialize and downplay.
- What does exaggerate mean?
- Exaggerate means to overstate, to describe more than the fact.
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