overemphasise

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈɛmfəsaɪz/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈɛmfəsaɪz/

Translation

vt.,vi.to give excessive importance to something
Word Forms
Past Participleoveremphasised
Past Tenseoveremphasised
Third Person Singularoveremphasises
Present Participleoveremphasising

Phrases & Collocations

overemphasise importance

overemphasise benefits

overemphasise risks

overemphasise issues

overemphasise differences

overemphasise success

overemphasise factors

overemphasise details

overemphasise performance

overemphasise role

Example Sentences

some teachers tend to overemphasise the importance of grades.

it's easy to overemphasise the negative aspects of a situation.

we should not overemphasise the need for perfection.

many advertisements overemphasise the benefits of their products.

in discussions, people often overemphasise their own opinions.

critics argue that the media tends to overemphasise sensational stories.

we must be careful not to overemphasise minor details.

some parents overemphasise the importance of sports in their children's lives.

overemphasising certain topics can lead to misunderstandings.

it's important not to overemphasise the role of luck in success.

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