Overemphasize

verb

verb ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.
  2. 2
    place special or excessive emphasis on wordnet

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Example

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"It is impossible to overemphasize its importance."

Etymology

From over- + emphasize.

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