Definition of overemphasizing Overemphasizing
/owˈvɚɛˈmfʌsajˌzɪŋ/ - [owveremfusayzing] - o•ver•em•pha•siz•ing
We found 3 definitions of overemphasizing from 2 different sources.
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British English
overemphasising - /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛmfɐsˌaɪzɪŋ/
American English
overemphasizing - /owˈvɚɛˈmfʌsajˌzɪŋ/
What does overemphasizing mean?
Wiktionary 
- overemphasizing (Verb)
Present participle of overemphasize.
Part of speech
🔤- overemphasizing, verb, gerund of overemphasize (infinitive).
WordNet
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| overemphasize - place special or excessive emphasis on; "I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book" | ||
| overemphasise, overstress | ||
| hyperbolise, hyperbolize, overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, magnify, amplify to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery" | ||
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Part of speech
🔤- overemphasize, verb, present, 1st person singular of overemphasize (infinitive).
- overemphasize, verb (infinitive).
