hyperbolize

Other forms: hyperbolizing; hyperbolized; hyperbolizes

Definitions of hyperbolize
  1. verb
    to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
    synonyms: amplify, exaggerate, hyperbolise, magnify, overdraw, overstate
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    overemphasise, overemphasize, overstress
    place special or excessive emphasis on
    blow, bluster, boast, brag, gas, gasconade, shoot a line, swash, tout, vaunt
    show off
    aggrandise, aggrandize, blow up, dramatise, dramatize, embellish, embroider, lard, pad
    add details to
    glorify
    cause to seem more splendid
    puff
    speak in a blustering or scornful manner
    crow, gloat, triumph
    dwell on with satisfaction
    type of:
    misinform, mislead
    give false or misleading information to
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