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What is another word for overstatements?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəstˈe͡ɪtmənts] (IPA)

The word "overstatements" refers to a situation where one exaggerates about something beyond the limit or reality. Some synonyms for overstatements are hyperboles, exaggerations, embellishments, and magnifications. Hyperboles refer to statements that use an exaggerated comparison to describe something. Exaggerations refer to the statement in which one alters the truth to make it more interesting or attention-getting. Embellishments refer to the action of making something more interesting by adding extra details. Magnifications refer to the act of making something appear larger or more important than it is. A person should be careful not to use overstatements as it can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications.
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What are the hypernyms for Overstatements?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for overstatements?

Understatements are the antonyms of overstatements, which means that they present a situation, fact, or idea as less significant, important or severe than it really is. Understatements are often used in a humorous or sarcastic way to emphasize the true magnitude of something. For example, saying "I'm a little tired" when you can hardly keep your eyes open would be considered an understatement. In contrast, overstatements exaggerate the significance of something beyond what is reasonable or accurate. They are often used to create drama or to make a point. Antonyms are important in communication as they help us to express the meaning or intention behind our words with accuracy and clarity.

What are the antonyms for Overstatements?

Usage examples for Overstatements

Whatever allowances are made for overstatements and misstatements, intentional or accidental, the total is sufficiently staggering.
"Commercialized Prostitution in New York City"
George Jackson Kneeland
Here I must dismiss Mr. Fish's letter to Mr. Moran, having, as I trust, sufficiently shown the spirit in which it was written and the strained interpretations and manifest overstatements by which it attempts to make out its case against Mr. Motley.
"Memoir of John Lothrop Motley, Complete"
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Last Updated: February 6, 2009
Neither make too much of flaws and occasional overstatements.
"The Complete PG Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr."
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (The Physician and Poet not the Jurist)

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