oversell

/ˈoʊvərsɛl/

Definitions

1. verb

to sell or offer for sale something more than is available, or to claim or promise more than one can deliver

“The company was accused of overselling its new product, leading to customer dissatisfaction.”

2. noun

the act of selling or offering for sale something more than is available, or a claim or promise to deliver more than one can

“The company’s policy of oversell led to a loss of customer trust.”

Synonyms

  • exaggerate
  • overstate

Antonyms

  • underrate
  • understate