overemphasize
definition
to place excessive importance or significance on something
example
In his speech, he tended to overemphasize the importance of technology in education, neglecting other vital aspects of learning.
synonyms
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word origin — The word 'overemphasize' is formed from the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively, and 'emphasize', which comes from the Greek word 'emphasis', meaning 'appearance' or 'significance'.