overblow

/ˈoʊvərbloʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to give or take too much of something, especially an excessive amount of praise

“The politician was accused of overblowing the economic growth to boost his image.”

2. noun

an excessive or exaggerated claim or statement

“The journalist warned against overblow of the story, which may mislead the public.”

Synonyms

  • exaggerate
  • overstate

Antonyms

  • downplay
  • understate