Another word for overstatement

The act or an instance of exaggerating

• exaggeration

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• hyperbole

  1. A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in I could sleep for a year or This book weighs a ton.
  2. Exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally (Ex: He's as strong as an ox.)

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  1. A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in I could sleep for a year or This book weighs a ton.
  2. Exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally (Ex: He's as strong as an ox.)

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• hyperbolism

  1. An instance of hyperbole.
  2. A hyperbolic statement
  3. The use of hyperbole

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  1. An instance of hyperbole.
  2. A hyperbolic statement
  3. The use of hyperbole

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• tall talk

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