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Noun overstatement has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebOverstatementNoun: An act of stating something in an exaggerated or excessively dramatic way. Example Sentence: The politician's claim that he could solve all the country's problems with a snap of his fingers was an obvious overstatement. Noun: A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect. Example Sentence: "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!" is a classic example of overstatement. Noun: An excessive or exaggerated statement. Example Sentence: The chef's claim that his signature dish was the best in the world was seen as an overstatement by some critics. Verb: To state or represent something in an exaggerated or excessive manner. Example Sentence: The author often tends to overstatement in his writing, using extravagant language to describe even the simplest of scenes. Related Products on Amazon: | |||||
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