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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To promise more than is delivered.

   "We don't want to overpromise."

Synonyms

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overcommit

Antonyms

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undercommit

Example

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"So rather than posh skin creams that overpromise, a good brow job gives instant results."

Etymology

From over- + promise.

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