overclaim

/ˌoʊvərˈkleɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

a statement or claim that is exaggerated or false, often made to impress or deceive others.

“The politician’s overclaim about the economy’s growth rate was widely criticized by experts.”

Synonyms

  • exaggeration
  • falsehood
  • misrepresentation

Antonyms

  • truth
  • understatement