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 Friday, May 9th "Just here to start a fight" PLAY Previous Daily Puzzle Words Friday, May 9th "Can Be Sour" PLAY Previous Latest Blog Posts April 30th, 2025 What word is spelled wrong in the dictionary? April 30th, 2025 The Future of Wordshake April 3rd, 2025 10 Weird Word Facts You’ll Want to Share August 5th, 2024 A Pair of Pears? Homophones, Homonyms and Homographs Explained