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hyperbolize

[hahy-pur-buh-lahyz]

hy·per·bo·lize

[hahy-pur-buh-lahyz] verb, -lized, -liz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to use hyperbole; exaggerate.
verb (used with object)
2.
to represent or express with hyperbole or exaggeration.

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Hyperbolize is one of our favorite verbs.
So is lollygag. Does it mean:
to spend time idly; loaf.
to bark; yelp.
Also, especially British, hy·per·bo·lise.


Origin:
1590–1600; hyperbole + -ize

out·hy·per·bo·lize, verb (used with object), -lized, -liz·ing.
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hyperbolize or hyperbolise (haɪˈpɜːbəˌlaɪz)
 
vb
to express (something) by means of hyperbole
 
hyperbolise or hyperbolise
 
vb

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