1. statements that represent something as greater, more important, or more extreme than it actually is; exaggerations
Usage: plural form of overstatement; commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts

Examples

• The advertisement contained several overstatements about the product's effectiveness.
• His overstatements about his qualifications made employers skeptical during interviews.
• The report was criticized for its overstatements regarding the severity of the problem.
• She tends to make overstatements when she's excited about something.
• The politician's overstatements during the debate were fact-checked by journalists.
• These overstatements in the marketing campaign misled consumers about what to expect.