Synonyms of overemphasize

verbTo place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.

• big upTo proclaim or exaggerate the importance of; to promote.
• play upTo make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
• stretchTo make inaccurate by exaggeration.
• 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.
• overstateTo exaggerate; to state or claim to a greater degree than reality.
• three-sheetTo exaggerate, hype up, or show off.
• cut it fat UK, obsoleteTo exaggerate or show off.
• hyperbolize archaicTo represent or talk about with hyperbole.
• overcharge datedTo exaggerate.