(o-ver-em-pha-size) 5 syllables

Definition

verb. place special or excessive emphasis on

Example Sentence

I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book.

Synonyms

exaggerate information; excessive emphasis; amplify

Antonyms

understate

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

overemphasize
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • emphasize

  • deemphasize
  • reemphasize

  • overemphasize