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Exaggeration

noun

/ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

overstatement, hyperbole, amplification, embellishment

understatement, moderation, restraint, accuracy

gross exaggeration, slight exaggeration, without exaggeration

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire

The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece

A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.