exaggerate

2 definitions • 5 examples

to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:

be greatly exaggerated The threat of attack has been greatly exaggerated.

Don't exaggerate - it wasn't that expensive.

I'm not exaggerating - it was the worst meal I've ever eaten in my life.

to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:

[ T ] The media exaggerate the risks and benefits of research findings.

[ I ] I don’t want to exaggerate, but it was a dangerous situation.