Overstatement
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Overstatement ( noun )
A statement that exaggerates or presents something as more significant or important than it actually is.
Origin:
From over- + statement.
Examples:
- The advertisement was filled with overstatements that were clearly not true.
- The politician's overstatement of the number of jobs created caused confusion.
- The overstatement of the company's profits caused a loss of trust among investors.
- The teacher"s overstatement of the student"s abilities led to disappointment.
- The overstatement of the product's effectiveness led to refunds and complaints.
(As a verb)
Overstatement ( verb )
A statement that exaggerates or presents something as more significant or important than it actually is.
Origin:
From over- + statement.
Examples:
- The advertisement was filled with overstatements that were clearly not true.
- The politician's overstatement of the number of jobs created caused confusion.
- The overstatement of the company's profits caused a loss of trust among investors.
- The teacher"s overstatement of the student"s abilities led to disappointment.
- The overstatement of the product's effectiveness led to refunds and complaints.