Definitions

1. verb

to represent something as being more serious or more severe than it really is, or to describe something in an overly impressive way

“The politician was accused of exaggerating the country’s economic problems.”

2. verb

to make or represent something seem greater or more important than it really is

“She exaggerated her injuries to get more sympathy from her friends.”

3. verb

to make something seem more serious or more impressive than it really is, often in order to deceive or mislead

“The salesman exaggerated the features of the car to make it sound more appealing to the customer.”