exaggerating

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(ex-ag-ger-at-ing) 5 syllables

Definition

verb. represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is.

Example Sentence

He was exaggerating the size of the fish he caught to impress his friends.

More Example Sentences

The storyteller was known for exaggerating details to make his tales more exciting.

Synonyms

overstate; embellish; amplify

Antonyms

understate; minimize; downplay

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