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Term: Exaggerating

Description: Exaggerating refers to the act of making something appear greater, more intense, or more extreme than it actually is. It involves overemphasizing or amplifying certain aspects or details for various purposes, such as storytelling, humor, or persuasion.

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

1. To overstate or magnify the importance, value, or impact of something.

2. To overemphasize or embellish a story or event to make it more interesting or dramatic.

3. To intentionally distort or enlarge the truth of a statement or piece of information.

Usage:

1. She tends to exaggerate her achievements to impress others.

2. The comedian exaggerated his accent to enhance the humor in his performance.

3. The political candidate was caught exaggerating the statistics to gain support.

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