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overemphasizing

/ˌoʊvərɪmˈfæsɪzaɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does overemphasizing mean?

verb

To stress or emphasize something too much; to give undue importance to something.

Example

"The teacher was accused of overemphasizing the importance of the exam, which caused undue stress for the students."

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