Amplification and Overstatement

Amplification

Amplification noun - Addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail.

Overstatement is a synonym for amplification. In some cases you can use "Overstatement" instead a noun "Amplification".

Overstatement

Overstatement noun - The representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts.
Usage example: a claim to worldwide fame is a bit of an overstatement on the part of that nightclub
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Synonyms for Overstatement

Amplification is a synonym for overstatement in exaggeration topic. You can use "Amplification" instead a noun "Overstatement", if it concerns topics such as excess.

Nearby Words: overstate, overstated, overstating
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