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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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Origin of overemphasize

First recorded in 1900–05; over- + emphasize
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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, noun
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