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Word: Hyperbolize
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hʌɪˈpəːbəlʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is; exaggerate
Short Definition:represent something as being larger or worse than it really is
Examples:- victims are prone to hyperbolize and invent details that just aren't there
- his wife had somewhat hyperbolized his claim
Variant Forms:
- hyperbolise
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