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Vocabulary Entry
overemphasis
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An excessive or exaggerated emphasis on something.
Example Sentences
"The teacher's overemphasis on test scores created a lot of stress among the students."
"There is often an overemphasis on grades rather than on actual learning."
"His overemphasis on his achievements made him seem arrogant."
V
verb
To place too much emphasis on something.
Example Sentences
"The campaign tends to overemphasize the importance of certain issues."
"Don't overemphasize the negatives; focus on the positives instead."
"She tends to overemphasize her contributions during discussions."