Definitions

1. verb

to express or describe something as being more important, serious, or severe than it really is

“The politician was accused of overstating the country’s economic growth to boost voter confidence.”

2. verb

to state or claim something that is more than the actual fact

“The advertisement overstates the benefits of the new product.”

3. noun

an overstatement

“The politician’s overstatement of the economic growth sparked controversy among economists.”