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overstatement | overgeneralize |

As a noun overstatement

is an exaggeration; a statement in excess of what is reasonable.

As a verb overgeneralize is

to discuss something in terms that are too general, and thereby ignore significant details or differences.

overstatement

English

Noun

(wikipedia overstatement) (en noun)
  • An exaggeration; a statement in excess of what is reasonable.
    • The story he gave was something of an overstatement of the facts.
  • The tendency to overstate.
    • She had a knack for overstatement .

    Synonyms

    * exaggeration * hyperbole

    See also

    * understatement

    overgeneralize

    English

    Verb

    (overgeneraliz)
  • To discuss something in terms that are too general, and thereby ignore significant details or differences.