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Antonyms for overstatement
ˌoʊ vərˈsteɪt mənt, ˈoʊ vərˌsteɪt-over·state·ment

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  1. overstatementnoun

    Synonyms:
    exaggeration, hyperbole

  2. overstatementnoun

    An exaggeration; a statement in excess of what is reasonable.

    The story he gave was something of an overstatement of the facts.

    Synonyms:
    exaggeration, hyperbole

  3. overstatementnoun

    The tendency to overstate.

    She had a knack for overstatement.

    Synonyms:
    exaggeration, hyperbole

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  1. exaggeration, overstatement, magnificationnoun

    making to seem more important than it really is

    Antonyms:
    understatement

    Synonyms:
    exaggeration, blowup, hyperbole, magnification, enlargement

How to use overstatement in a sentence?

  1. The FBI Philadelphia Field Office:

    While it’s the FBI’s standard practice not to discuss such operational specifics, we can say that the number of personnel and vehicles widely reported as being on scene Friday is an overstatement, and the tactics used by FBI personnel were professional, in line with standard practices, and intended to ensure the safety of everyone present in and outside the residence.

  2. The Texas congressman:

    I mean, it really has gotten to that. I don't think that's an overstatement, i don't think I’m throwing out red meat here.

  3. Zhou Lin:

    Global investors are cannibalizing each other. Calling it a market disaster is not an overstatement, the mood of panic is dominating the market ... And I don't see any signs of meaningful government intervention.

  4. Gregg Popovich:

    We would be in bad shape defensively it it weren’t for Jakob Poeltl, that’s not an overstatement. That’s not an exaggeration. I’m not trying to pump him up or anything. It’s a fact.

  5. Zhou Lin:

    Global investors are cannibalising each other. Calling it a market disaster is not an overstatement, the mood of panic is dominating the market... and I don't see any signs of meaningful government intervention.

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