1. to make something seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is

Examples

• Don’t exaggerate how difficult the test was.
• She tends to exaggerate her accomplishments when talking to new people.
• The news report exaggerated the severity of the storm.
• He exaggerated his injury to get more sympathy.
• The advertisement exaggerates the product’s benefits.
• I’m not exaggerating when I say this is the best pizza in town.
• Children often exaggerate their stories to make them more exciting.