overembellishment

the author was accused of overembellishment when her memoir included clearly fictional events.

his tendency toward overembellishment made it difficult to trust his travel stories.

the politician's speech suffered from overembellishment, with exaggerated statistics and fabricated anecdotes.

critics accused the director of overembellishment, saying the film needed more subtlety.

her storytelling style is characterized by overembellishment, making even mundane events seem dramatic.

the historian was guilty of overembellishment, dramatizing events that were already significant.

journalists should avoid overembellishment and stick to verifiable facts.

the marketing campaign's overembellishment led to consumer backlash when promises weren't kept.

while charming, his narration was spoiled by constant overembellishment.

the novel's weakness lies in its overembellishment of simple plot points into melodrama.

she acknowledged her overembellishment and promised to be more accurate in future interviews.

legal experts warned that overembellishment in court testimony could result in perjury charges.