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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

The act of releasing something, especially gas, heat, or light.

One's father and mother.

a sweet liquid produced by flowers and collected by bees; in mythology, the drink of the gods

Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.

A trick or action intended to deceive someone.

a raw material or primary product that can be bought and sold