overemphasize

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvərˈemfəsaɪz/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈemfəsaɪz/

  1. To give too much importance to something.

    1. Don't overemphasize small errors, focus on the big picture.
    2. The report tends to overemphasize the role of technology in social change.

  2. To stress or highlight something to an excessive degree.

    1. The coach overemphasizes the need for physical strength.
    2. Some politicians overemphasize certain issues to gain popularity with voters.

Synonyms

highlight overstate magnify stress exaggerate
overemphasize transitive-verb

  1. To emphasize something more than necessary.

    1. She overemphasize the importance of being on time always.
    2. I think we overemphasize the value of formal education sometimes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overemphasize" in English means: To give too much importance to something., To stress or highlight something to an excessive degree..

The phonetic transcription of "overemphasize" is /ˌəʊvərˈemfəsaɪz/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈemfəsaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overemphasize": highlight, overstate, magnify, stress, exaggerate.

Example usage of "overemphasize": "Don't overemphasize small errors, focus on the big picture.". More examples on the page.