Synonyms for Exaggeration

Verb Another word for exaggeration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Exaggeration means making something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is.

Synonyms & similar words

hyperbole understatement overstatement magnification overstatement hyperbole embellishment inflation magnification amplification excess overemphasis overestimation caricature distortion overplaying dramatization embroidery embellishing aggrandizement elaboration overdrawn overemphasizing

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