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verb · transitive

hyperbolize

hyperbolize · hyperbolizes · hyperbolized · hyperbolizing

To exaggerate, use hyperboleTo exaggerate, use hyperbole.

UK/haɪˈpɜːbəlaɪz/US/haɪˈpɝbəlaɪz/

Meaning

2 senses

(archaic, intransitive)To exaggerate, use hyperbole.
(archaic, transitive)To represent or talk about with hyperbole.

More definitions

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

Forms

hyperbolizes, hyperbolizing, hyperbolized, hyperbolized

Base form	hyperbolize · to hyperbolize
3rd person singular	hyperbolizes
Present participle	hyperbolizing
Past simple	hyperbolized
Past participle	hyperbolized

regular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, they	hyperbolize
he, she, it	hyperbolizes

Past simpleLesson

all persons

hyperbolized

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, they	have hyperbolized
he, she, it	has hyperbolized

Future simple (will)Lesson

all persons

will hyperbolize

Synonyms

15 synonyms

overemphasizeB2 stretchB1 exaggerateB2 overstate big up cut it fat overcharge overdo play up three-sheet

Close in meaning

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth:overstate exaggerate overdraw hyperbolise magnify amplify

Word family

2 related words

Relatedhyperbole

Derivedhyperbolizer

Lessons for this word

3 lessons

A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

hyper hyperactive hyperboleB2 hyperinflation hyperlink hypersonic

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