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Synonyms of hyperbolize

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Another word for hyperbolize is overemphasize. Other synonyms of hyperbolize are overstate, stretch, big up, exaggerate and overdo.

Synonyms and similar words for hyperbolize

verbTo represent or talk about with hyperbole.

  • overemphasizeTo place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.
  • overstateTo exaggerate; to state or claim to a greater degree than reality.
  • stretchTo make inaccurate by exaggeration.
  • big up slangTo proclaim or exaggerate the importance of; to promote.
  • exaggerateTo overstate, to describe more than the fact.
  • overdoTo do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
  • 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.
  • overcharge datedTo exaggerate.

Meaning of hyperbolize

  1. verb To exaggerate, use hyperbole.
  2. verb To represent or talk about with hyperbole.

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Questions about synonyms of hyperbolize

What is another word for hyperbolize?
Hyperbolize has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as overemphasize, overstate, stretch, big up, exaggerate, overdo, play up and three-sheet.
What does hyperbolize mean?
Hyperbolize means to exaggerate, use hyperbole.

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