exaggerate
/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
To overstate or embellish something beyond its actual size or importance.
Examples
- Kids sometimes exaggerate their fears about the dark.
- He tends to exaggerate the story to make it more exciting.
- Don't exaggerate the problem; it's manageable.
- She exaggerated her achievements during the interview.
- The media often exaggerates facts to attract viewers.
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