overstate
verb
over·state
ˌō-vər-ˈstāt 
overstated; overstating; overstates
: to state in too strong terms : exaggerate
overstated his qualifications
Examples of overstate in a Sentence
It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the “on” button!
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The harm that this decision will cause cannot be overstated.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
While agreeing that the FPV drones were a new challenge, Zehavi cautioned against overstating their impact.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
The impact of this winter’s record-low snowpack on the upcoming fire season is difficult to overstate, said Dominik Kulakowski, a researcher at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, who studies climate, wildfires and mountain forests across the West.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
His impact on the music education of Crown Point students can not be overstated.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
While agreeing that the FPV drones were a new challenge, Zehavi cautioned against overstating their impact.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
The impact of this winter’s record-low snowpack on the upcoming fire season is difficult to overstate, said Dominik Kulakowski, a researcher at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, who studies climate, wildfires and mountain forests across the West.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
His impact on the music education of Crown Point students can not be overstated.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overstate
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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