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US/ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
a statement that makes something seem bigger, better or worse than it really is
In context
It is no exaggeration to say that she saved the company.
His story about the fish was a huge exaggeration.
Advertisements often rely on exaggeration to attract buyers.
Words that go with exaggeration
adjective + noun
- gross exaggerationCalling it a disaster is a gross exaggeration.
- no exaggerationIt is no exaggeration to call him a genius.
- wild exaggerationHis claim was a wild exaggeration.
- slight exaggerationThat is a slight exaggeration, but it makes the point.
noun + preposition
- a bit of exaggerationThere is a bit of exaggeration in her stories.
verb + preposition
- accuse of exaggerationThe press accused him of exaggeration.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is not exaggerate.Correct: It is not an exaggeration.