Meaning of the word overstated in English
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overstated
US /ˌoʊ.vərˈsteɪ.tɪd/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪ.tɪd/
Adjective
expressed or represented as being more significant, better, or more extreme than it really is
Example:
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The risks of the procedure were greatly overstated.
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His importance to the team was often overstated by the media.
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