As verbs the difference between overemphasize and overrate
is that overemphasize is to place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of while overrate is to esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due.
overemphasize
English
Alternative forms
* (UK) overemphasise
Verb
(overemphasiz)
To place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.
overrate
English
Alternative forms
* over-rate
Verb
(en-verb)
To esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due.