Exaggerate

usgb/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
verb

To describe something as larger or greater than it really is.

Don't exaggerate, it wasn't that scary.
Visual representation of "exaggerate" - To describe something as larger or greater than it really is

Often appears as...

  • exaggerate the truth
  • exaggerate the facts
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Non-literal Usage

Often used non-literally for humorous or dramatic effect.

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He claimed he waited for hours, but he tends to exaggerate.
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Emotional Context

Used to express strong feelings rather than factual accuracy.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse — don't take it literally, I'm exaggerating.
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Cultural Perception

Be aware some cultures may not understand or appreciate exaggeration.

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In some cultures, saying a bag weighs a ton might be taken seriously.
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