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overemphasize
[ oh-ver-em-fuh-sahyz ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈɛm fəˌsaɪz /
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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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Words nearby overemphasize
over easy, overeat, overegg, overelaborate, overemphasis, overemphasize, overenthusiastic, overestimate, overexcite, overexcited, overexert
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British Dictionary definitions for overemphasize
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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