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Third Person
hyperbolizes
Present Participle
hyperbolizing
Past Tense
hyperbolized
Past Participle
hyperbolized
1
to exaggerate something for emphasis or to achieve a specific effect
transitive
- During the fishing trip, he tended to hyperbolize the size of the fish he caught, turning a regular catch into a legendary tale.
- The comedian was known for his ability to hyperbolize everyday situations, making them hilariously absurd in his routines.
- Her tendency to hyperbolize her achievements in the workplace led to skepticism among her colleagues.
- Instead of providing an accurate account of the incident, he chose to hyperbolize the details, making the situation sound more dramatic than it was.
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