Overstating

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌsteɪt/

Overstating (verb)

  1. To describe something as bigger, better, or more important than it really is.
  2. To present an idea or result with more strength or certainty than the evidence supports.
  3. To use language that makes a situation sound more extreme than it is.

Examples

  • I overstate my role, and the team notices.
  • She overstates the problem, so people worry too much.