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单词 overemphasized
释义

overemphasize

verb

over·​em·​pha·​size ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz How to pronounce overemphasize (audio)
overemphasized; overemphasizing

transitive verb

: to give excessive emphasis to (something)
overemphasize risks
We have overemphasized the differences between men and women. Zosia Bielski
… people feeling pushed into starting businesses … in a culture that overemphasizes entrepreneurialism. Derrick Penner
I can't overemphasize the importance of this turning point in my life. Genesse Gentry
We … cannot overemphasize how important it is to keep up with latest security fixes … Rene Gielen
The value of a good reputation cannot be overemphasized. J. Dwight Pentecost
It's hard to overemphasize how significant this development will be … Rich Smith

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

overemphasized 1 of 2

adjective

as in overstated

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • overstated
  • elaborated
  • exaggerated
  • overplayed
  • enlarged
  • magnified
  • overdone
  • stretched
  • padded
  • overblown
  • embellished
  • inflated
  • embroidered
  • overdrawn
  • hyperbolized
  • hyped-up
  • outsized
  • bloated
  • outsize
  • unrealistic
  • unreasonable
  • unreal
  • grandiose
  • overweening
  • preposterous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reasonable
  • realistic

overemphasized

2 of 2

verb

past tense of overemphasize
as in exaggerated
to treat (something) with more importance than is needed or proper The teacher tends to overemphasize the value of tests. The importance of a healthy diet cannot be overemphasized.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • exaggerated
  • emphasized
  • overstated
  • stressed
  • overplayed
  • overdid
  • padded
  • hyperbolized
  • embellished
  • embroidered
  • overdrew
  • magnified
  • enhanced
  • amplified
  • gussied up
  • colored
  • caricatured
  • stretched
  • expanded
  • elaborated (on)
  • hedged
  • satirized
  • fudged
  • fleshed (out)
  • played up
  • dressed up
  • enlarged (on or upon)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • minimized
  • understated
  • belittled
  • de-emphasized
  • played down
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