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exaggeration noun

  /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/
  • The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.
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exaggerate verb

  /ɛk(s)ˈzæ(ɡ)d͡ʒɜː(ɹ).ɹeɪt/ , /ɛɡˈzæd͡ʒ.ə.ɹeɪt/ , /ɪɡˈzæd͡ʒ.ə.ɹeɪt/
  • To overstate, to describe more than the fact.
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exaggerated adjective

  /ɛɡ-/ , /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/
  • That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
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