overrate
verb (used with object), o·ver·rat·ed, o·ver·rat·ing.
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Contemporary Examples of overrated
In an interview with the Texas Observer, Oliver said “Family violence is so, so overrated.”
Besides, among most Satan-fearing Christians, things like confirmation and proof are overrated.
There are reasons, though, to believe that Syrian airpower and air defenses are overrated.
Japanese Ballplayer Gives Best Interview Ever Speaking perfect English is overrated.
The arts are overrated, but the real estate is bubbling like the witch's cauldron in MacBeth.
Historical Examples of overrated
Shakespeare's knowledge of men and women has been overrated.
The Man ShakespeareFrank Harris
I find, however, that I have overrated the strength that remains to me.
Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I.Charles James Lever
They feared he had overrated his ability, but were ready to applaud his pluck.
The Young Acrobat of the Great North American CircusHoratio Alger Jr.
For once his pride and determination had overrated his physical strength.
Tom, Dick and HarryTalbot Baines Reed
Yes, the view had certainly not been overrated, and X. was glad he came.
From Jungle to JavaArthur Keyser