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exaggeration

[ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃən]

exaggeration Definition

  • 1a statement that makes something worse, better, larger, or more important than it really is
  • 2the act of making something worse, better, larger, or more important than it really is

Using exaggeration: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exaggeration" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He said he could eat a horse, but that's just an exaggeration.

  • Example

    The media often resorts to exaggeration to make their stories more sensational.

  • Example

    Her claims about her accomplishments were pure exaggeration.

exaggeration Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for exaggeration

Phrases with exaggeration

  • to exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much bigger than it really is

    Example

    She always makes a mountain out of a molehill when it comes to minor issues.

  • to exaggerate the importance or seriousness of something

    Example

    The media blew the story out of proportion, causing unnecessary panic among the public.

  • to exaggerate or distort the facts

    Example

    He tends to stretch the truth when telling stories about his past.

Origins of exaggeration

from Latin 'exaggeratio', meaning 'a magnifying'

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Summary: exaggeration in Brief

The term 'exaggeration' [ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃən] refers to a statement or act that makes something appear worse, better, larger, or more important than it actually is. It is often used in the media to sensationalize stories, and can be seen in phrases like 'to make a mountain out of a molehill,' which means to exaggerate a small problem, and 'stretch the truth,' which means to distort the facts.

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