Boasted
Exaggerated and boasted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exaggerated" instead a verb "Boasted".
Exaggerated
Exaggerated adjective - Extended beyond normal or realistic bounds.
Boasted and exaggerated are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Boasted" instead a verb "Exaggerated".
Mutual synonyms
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Promoters of such entertainments often boasted of (and shamelessly exaggerated) the extraordinary tallness of their performers.
Source: Our Giants Are Bigger
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