Overattribute

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 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."

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"“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.

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