o
ver
em
pha
size
Third Person
overemphasizes
Present Participle
overemphasizing
Past Tense
overemphasized
Past Participle
overemphasized
1
to place too much importance or attention on something, exaggerating its significance beyond what is necessary or appropriate
- The manager tends to overemphasize minor issues, causing unnecessary stress among the team.
- Some politicians overemphasize small policy differences to make them seem more significant than they are.
- It's important not to overemphasize the impact of one negative review on the success of the product.
- The media tends to overemphasize celebrity scandals while neglecting more pressing social issues.
- Parents sometimes unintentionally overemphasize academic achievement at the expense of their child's overall well-being.
Synonyms: