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.
Words nearby overemphasize
overeager, overeat, overegg, overelaborate, overemphasis, overemphasize, overenthusiastic, overestimate, overexcite, overexcited, overexert
Also especially British, o·ver·em·pha·sise.
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overemphasize
overemphasise
/ (ˌəʊvərˈɛmfəˌsaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to give excessive emphasis or prominence to (something)
Derived forms of overemphasize
overemphasis, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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