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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

exaggerating

/ɛksəˈɡɛtɪneɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does exaggerating mean?

verb

to represent something as more serious or more important than it really is, often in order to impress or deceive people.

Example

"She was accused of exaggerating the danger of the situation to get attention."

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