hyperbolize

verb hy·per·bo·lize \hī-ˈpər-bə-ˌlīz\

hy·per·bo·lizedhy·per·bo·liz·ing

Definition of HYPERBOLIZE

intransitive verb

: to indulge in hyperbole

transitive verb

: to exaggerate to a hyperbolic degree

1599

Synonyms: color, elaborate (on), embellish, exaggerate, embroider, magnify, pad, stretch

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