overemphasize
[ oh-ver-em-fuh-sahyz ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈɛm fəˌsaɪz /
verb (used with object), o·ver·em·pha·sized, o·ver·em·pha·siz·ing.
to emphasize excessively.
verb (used without object), o·ver·em·pha·sized, o·ver·em·pha·siz·ing.
to use excessive emphasis.
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Also especially British, o·ver·em·pha·sise.
Origin of overemphasize
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overemphasize
overemphasise
/ (ˌəʊvərˈɛmfəˌsaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to give excessive emphasis or prominence to (something)
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