Synonyms for Overesteem:
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v.
• assign too much value, importance
• overrate
Other relevant words:
- assess too highly
, - build up
, - exaggerate
, - exceed
, - expect too much of
, - magnify
, - make too much of
, - overassess
, - overpraise
, - overvalue
, - idealize
, - idolise
, - idolize
.
What are the hypernyms for Overesteem?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for overesteem?
The term "overesteem" implies an excessive or inflated sense of self-worth or importance. Antonyms that could be used in its place are "modesty," "humility," "moderation," "self-deprecation," or "self-effacing." Humility refers to being modest and having a modest opinion of oneself. Moderation is the quality of being reasonable and not excessive; a moderate person doesn't go over the top. Self-deprecation is the act of belittling or making fun of oneself, and it's the opposite of overesteeming oneself. Self-effacing means not drawing attention to oneself and being modest to avoid admiration, and recognition. These antonyms carry a sense of balance and perspective, which could replace the negative effects of overesteem.
What are the antonyms for Overesteem?
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