Verb: exaggerate ig'za-ju,reyt
- Describe or represent something in a way that makes it seem larger, better or more important than it actually is
"She exaggerated her climbing skills";
- overstate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyperbolise [Brit], magnify, amplify
- Make larger or more noticeable than is natural, usual or appropriate
"She exaggerated her hand gestures while telling the story";
- overdo
Derived forms: exaggerating, exaggerates, exaggerated
Type of: disinform, misinform, mislead
Encyclopedia: Exaggerate