Meaning of hyperbolize in English

1. Pronunciation

   /haɪˈpərbəˌlaɪz/

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1. Verb

   hyperbolize

   Definitions

   1. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

   Examples

   • « tended to romanticize and exaggerate this 'gracious Old South' imagery »

   Antonyms

   • understate
   • minimize
   • minimise
   • downplay

   Derived terms

   • exaggeration
   • hyperbole
   • magnification
   • overstatement

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