14
overplay(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
12
exaggerate(verb, action, exaggeration, over, maximize)
12
overestimate(verb, action, exaggeration, over, maximize)
12
overstate(verb, action, exaggeration, over, maximize)
11
overdraw(verb, action, exaggeration, over, maximize)
10
highlight(verb, action, emphasis, soft-pedal, stressing)
10
maximize(verb, action, decrease, exaggeration, overdoing)
7
emphasize(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
7
overemphasize(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
6
amplify(verb, action, exaggeration, over, maximize)
6
embroider(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
6
magnify(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
6
overdo(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
5
accent(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
5
elaborate(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
5
embellish(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
5
overact(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
5
sensationalize(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
5
stretch(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
4
foreground(verb, action, exaggeration, overdoing)
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