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hyperbolism

[ hahy-pur-buh-liz-uhm ]
/ haɪˈpɜr bəˌlɪz əm /
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noun
the use of hyperbole.
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Origin of hyperbolism

First recorded in 1645–55; hyperbole + -ism
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