Definition of OVERSTATE

overstate

Meanings

Verb

  • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
  • To exaggerate; to state or claim too much.

Origin / Etymology

From over- + state.

Antonyms

understate

Scrabble Score: 12

overstate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
overstate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overstate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

overstate is a valid Words With Friends word