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Definitions from the WebhyperboliseDefinition:Verb: Exaggerate or overstate (a statement or claim) for emphasis. Sense:Popular Usage: In everyday language, hyperbolise is commonly used to describe the act of exaggerating a statement or claim beyond its actual truth or reality. Example Sentence 1: She tends to hyperbolise her achievements to impress others. Example Sentence 2: The politician used hyperbole to hyperbolise the seriousness of the issue during his speech. Sense:Local Usage: In local slang, hyperbolise is also used to describe the act of boasting or bragging excessively about something. Example Sentence 1: Don't believe everything he says; he tends to hyperbolise in order to seem cooler. Example Sentence 2: She hyperbolised her partying experiences to fit in with the group. Related Products: | ||||
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