Overstatement and Restraint

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Overstatement noun - The representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts.

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Restraint is an antonym for overstatement.

Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

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Overstatement is an antonym for restraint.

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