overemphasis

[ oh-ver-em-fuh-sis ]

/ ˌoʊ vərˈɛm fə sɪs /

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noun

excessive or undue emphasis.

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Origin of overemphasis

First recorded in 1895–1900; over- + emphasis

OTHER WORDS FROM overemphasis

o·ver·em·phat·ic

[oh-ver-em-fat-ik], /ˌoʊ vər ɛmˈfæt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby overemphasis

overeager, over easy, overeat, overegg, overelaborate, overemphasis, overemphasize, overenthusiastic, overestimate, overexcite, overexcited

How to use overemphasis in a sentence

Overemphasis on targeting operations plagued our efforts in the early years of the war.
Why Killing Enemy Leaders Rarely Works|Matthew Frankel|June 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
It is a manner full of exaggeration and overemphasis, but with some remarkable rhetorical qualities and a good deal of colour.
Reviews|Oscar Wilde
"I wish you wouldn't say any more," she begged, though without overemphasis of pleading.
The Wild Olive|Basil King
You will find the result is that overemphasis which has brought such discredit upon the name of "elocution."
Vocal Expression|Katherine Jewell Everts

The Sunday school also sometimes offends in this respect by overemphasis on academic tasks for home work.
Religious Education in the Family|Henry F. Cope
I should be sorry to spoil my picture by the overemphasis of details.
Germany and the Germans|Price Collier