What is another word for exaggeration?
Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˌad͡ʒəɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Exaggeration is a literary device used by writers and speakers to make a point by over-emphasizing a situation, event or detail. There are a number of synonyms for exaggeration, including hyperbole, overstatement, embellishment, and inflation. Hyperbole refers to an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. Overstatement is a similar term but typically refers to an exaggeration of importance or magnitude. Embellishment can be used to refer to dramatic license or the addition of untruthful or exaggerated elements to a story. Inflation, on the other hand, refers to the magnification of statistics or other data without proper context.
