Overattribute
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To attribute too much. transitive
"“At such times, executives can overattribute their company’s strong performance to their own actions and abilities, rather than to the buoyant economy,” he said."
Synonyms
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More examples"“At such times, executives can overattribute their company’s strong performance to their own actions and abilities, rather than to the buoyant economy,” he said."
Etymology
From over- + attribute.