Synonyms for

Exaggerates

Verb / ɪˈgzædʒɜ:ˌeɪts / Another word for exaggerates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To exaggerate means to make something seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is.

Synonyms & similar words

hyperbolise hyperbolize overdraw amplify understate overstate magnify exaggerate overdo overstate magnify inflate embellish amplify overemphasize stretch hyperbolize overdo embroider overplay overestimate enhance elaborate overstate overdraw exalt dramatize pad color

Example sentences

  1. She always exaggerates when telling stories.
  2. He exaggerates his accomplishments to impress others.
  3. Don't exaggerate the size of the spider, it's not that big.
  4. The fisherman exaggerated the size of the fish he caught.
  5. She tends to exaggerate the amount of work she has to do.

Quotes

  • The more you exaggerate, the quicker you are forgotten.
  • Exaggeration is truth that has lost its temper.
  • Exaggeration is only a branch of lying.

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