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exaggerate

verb

/ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

make a mountain out of a molehill

overstate, overemphasize, amplify, embellish

understate, minimize, downplay

exaggerate claims, exaggerate importance, exaggerate details, exaggerate achievements

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

to carry out a task badly or carelessly

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation