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
Puffery and overstatement are semantically related. in exaggeration topic. In some cases you can use "Puffery" instead a noun "Overstatement".
Puffery
Puffery noun - Information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause.
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Synonyms for Puffery
Overstatement and puffery are semantically related. You can use "Overstatement" instead a noun "Puffery".
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Related pairs
- exaggeration and overstatement
- exaggeration and puffery
- embellishment and overstatement
- embellishment and puffery
- commendation and overstatement
- commendation and puffery
- excess and overstatement
- excess and puffery
- applause and overstatement
- applause and puffery
- boost and overstatement
- boost and puffery
- fabrication and overstatement
- fabrication and puffery
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