Exaggeration

Synonyms of exaggeration

• embellishment
• overstatement
• hyperbole

Antonyms of exaggeration

• restraint
• understatement
• minimization

Collocations of exaggeration

wild exaggeration

Frequency: 70 %

His story was a wild exaggeration of the truth.

outrageous exaggeration

Frequency: 60 %

The politician's claim was an outrageous exaggeration.

dramatic exaggeration

Frequency: 50 %

Her reaction was a dramatic exaggeration of the situation.

gross exaggeration

Frequency: 45 %

The advertisement made a gross exaggeration about the product's benefits.

blatant exaggeration

Frequency: 35 %

The article contained a blatant exaggeration to attract readers.

Idiomatic Expressions for exaggeration

• Phrase: Stretch the truth
  Meaning: To exaggerate or distort the truth in order to make something seem more impressive or interesting.
  Usage: He tends to stretch the truth when telling stories about his past achievements.