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Vocabulary Entry
exaggerate
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is.
Example Sentences
"He tends to exaggerate his achievements during interviews."
"The story was exaggerated so much that it became unbelievable."
"Don't exaggerate the problem; it's not as serious as you think."
N
noun
The act of making something seem larger or more important than it is.
Example Sentences
"Her exaggeration made the situation seem dire."
"The movie was full of exaggerations for comedic effect."
"His exaggeration was so extreme that no one took him seriously."