Synonyms for
Exaggeration
Definition
Exaggeration means making something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is.
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Common collocations
- wild exaggeration
- gross exaggeration
- mere exaggeration
- without exaggeration
- avoid exaggeration
- point of exaggeration
- level of exaggeration
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Usage note
Exaggeration often implies a deliberate distortion of facts for effect, whether humorous or deceptive. Be mindful of its negative connotations in formal contexts where accuracy is paramount.
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Example sentences
- She was always prone to exaggeration.
- He told an exaggeration about his fishing trip.
- Exaggeration is not helpful in telling the truth.
- The exaggeration of his achievements was obvious.
- The exaggeration of the story made it more interesting.
Quotes
Exaggeration is a blood relation to falsehood and nearly as blamable.
Exaggeration is truth that has lost its temper.
Exaggeration is a branch of lying.
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