Overemphasize (verb)

To give more importance or attention to something than is warranted or necessary.

Origin:

The word 'overemphasize' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'more than' and the verb 'emphasize' meaning 'give special importance or attention to'. it refers to giving more importance or attention to something than is warranted or necessary.

Examples:

1. The teacher overemphasized the importance of getting good grades, causing many students to feel overwhelmed and stressed.
2. The coach overemphasized winning the game, causing the players to forget about teamwork and sportsmanship.
3. The company overemphasized profits, causing employees to feel undervalued and disrespected.
4. The media overemphasized the celebrity's scandal, causing public opinion to become skewed.
5. The parents overemphasized the importance of material possessions, causing the children to become materialistic and shallow.