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    o·ver·state·ment
    [ˌōvərˈstātm(ə)nt, ˈōvərˌstātm(ə)nt]
    noun
    overstatement (noun) · overstatements (plural noun) · over-statement (noun) · over-statements (plural noun)
    1. the action of expressing or stating something too strongly; exaggeration:
      "a classic piece of overstatement" · "to describe the show as a success would be an overstatement"
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    noun
    1. the action of expressing or stating something too strongly; exaggeration:
      exaggeration
      overemphasis
      magnification
      amplification
      overplaying
      dramatization
      coloring
      embroidery
      embellishment
      enhancement
      inflation
      extravagance
      hyperbole
      excessiveness
      overestimation
      overvaluation
      aggrandizement
      Opposite:
      restraint
     
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  1. the act of describing or explaining something in a way that makes it seem more important or more serious than it really is: It would be an overstatement to say that she deserved to win the race.

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    overstatement noun /ˈəʊvəsteɪtmənt/ /ˈəʊvərsteɪtmənt/ [countable, uncountable] a statement that you say in a way that makes it seem more important than it really is; the act of saying something in this way synonym exaggeration

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    What does overstatement mean?
    OVERSTATEMENT definition: 1. the act of describing or explaining something in a way that makes it seem more important or more…. Learn more.

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    What does overstate mean?
    Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of OVERSTATE is to state in too strong terms : exaggerate. How to use overstate in a sentence.

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    Why is overstatement important?
    Rather, overstatement is used to amplify emotion and can even add humor. Overstatement is quite common in everything from everyday language and prose to poetry and speeches. Overstatements often use metaphors and similes to amplify their impact and make abstract ideas more relatable.

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    What is overstatement in film?
    As one of the subtypes of verbal irony, overstatement allows the speaker to communicate in hyperbole to get their point across. We will briefly define overstatement before moving onto to some examples of this concept in action. Subscribe for more filmmaking videos like this. Sometimes, it can be difficult to explain how you really feel.

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    How do you use overstatement in a sentence?
    Overstatement uses deliberate exaggeration to emphasize a point or evoke an emotional reaction (e.g., “‘I’ve told you a million times!”)

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    What is overstatement in literature & speech?
    In literature and speech, overstatement can add humor or drama, making content more relatable and memorable for the audience. Rhetorical questions can sometimes serve as a form of overstatement by implying extreme or obvious responses that provoke thought.

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