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overemphasis

[ oh-ver-em-fuh-sis ]

noun

  1. excessive or undue emphasis.


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Other Words From

  • o·ver·em·phat·ic [oh-ver-em-, fat, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of overemphasis1

First recorded in 1895–1900; over- + emphasis

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Example Sentences

Overemphasis on targeting operations plagued our efforts in the early years of the war.

It is a manner full of exaggeration and overemphasis, but with some remarkable rhetorical qualities and a good deal of colour.

"I wish you wouldn't say any more," she begged, though without overemphasis of pleading.

You will find the result is that overemphasis which has brought such discredit upon the name of "elocution."

The Sunday school also sometimes offends in this respect by overemphasis on academic tasks for home work.

I should be sorry to spoil my picture by the overemphasis of details.

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