Hyperbolize Play [hahy-pur-buh-lahyz] (verb) To exaggerate or overstate something, often beyond its true or reasonable limits. SYNONYMS exaggerate overstate magnify ANTONYMS minimize downplay understate In his storytelling, he tends to hyperbolize his achievements, making them sound much grander than they actually are. Daily Wordshake Sunday, December 22nd "Barely noticeable" PLAY Previous Daily Puzzle Words Sunday, December 22nd "Board Games" PLAY Previous Latest Blog Posts August 5th, 2024 A Pair of Pears? Homophones, Homonyms and Homographs Explained May 4th, 2024 15 Fun Word Facts January 17th, 2023 What Does “Cuckold” Mean? 9 Trending Slang Words November 24th, 2021 3 proven ways to grow your vocabulary