hyperbolize

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English

Etymology

From hyperbole +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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  1. (intransitive, now rare) To exaggerate, use hyperbole.
  2. (transitive, now rare) To represent or talk about with hyperbole.
    • Template:RQ:Flr Mntgn Essays, Folio Society, 2006, vol.1, p.203:
      to purchase credit to their judgement, and draw you on to beleeve them, they commonly adorne, enlarge, yea, and Hyperbolize the matter.
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