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Hiperbole

Noun:

A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Sample Sentence:

Her hiperbole about her never-ending workload made everyone laugh.

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Adjective:

Exaggerated or highly exaggerated.

Sample Sentence:

His hiperbole claims of possessing superpowers amused his friends.

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Verb:

To exaggerate or overemphasize something.

Sample Sentence:

He tends to hiperbole the achievements of his favorite sports team.

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