What is another word for overrating?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəɹˈe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Overrating refers to the act of giving excessive importance or value to something. There are several synonyms for the word overrating, including overestimating, exaggerating, magnifying, embellishing, and overstating. Overestimating refers to the process of overvaluing something beyond its actual worth or importance. Exaggerating involves making something appear more significant or impactful than it actually is. Magnifying refers to making something appear larger or greater in importance than it truly is. Embellishing involves adding false or exaggerated details to make something seem more impressive. Overstating refers to exaggerating or magnifying something to an extreme extent. All these synonyms refer to the same basic concept of attributing undue importance to something.

What are the hypernyms for Overrating?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Overrating?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Overrating

But he had not quite understood the character of the Emperor he had anointed; and overrating his own importance, at last he made of Theodore an open and relentless enemy.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc
They are far from overrating their children's talents; in fact, they are anxious about Felix's future, and to know whether his gift will prove sufficient to lead to a noble and truly great career.
"Great Violinists And Pianists"
George T. Ferris
Herein he and Mr. Buckle stand at opposite poles; Mr. Buckle underrating the protagonists of history, them and their share of agency; Mr. Carlyle overrating them,-a prejudicial one-sidedness in both cases.
"Essays Æsthetical"
George Calvert

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