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overpraise

[ oh-ver-preyz ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˈpreɪz /
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verb (used with object), o·ver·praised, o·ver·prais·ing.
to praise excessively or unduly.
noun
excessive or undeserved praise.
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Origin of overpraise

1350–1400; Middle English overpreisen (v.); see over-, praise
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