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hyperbolism

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hy⋅per⋅bo⋅lism

  [hahy-pur-buh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
the use of hyperbole.
Origin:
1645–55; hyperbole + -ism
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hy·per·bo·lism   (hī-pûr'bə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. The use of hyperbole.

  2. An instance of hyperbole.

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