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Overdraw (Verb)

To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The film overdraws the legendary hero's bravery, turning him into a one-man army that conquers the enemy single-handedly.
His book review overdraws the novel's themes, giving them more significance than they actually have in the story.
The artist's paintings tend to overdraw the richness and beauty of the African landscape to convey an idealized version of reality.
She overdraws her own hard-luck story to garner sympathy and financial support from acquaintances.
The publicist overdraws the company's 'commitment to environmental sustainability' to sway public opinion in their favor.

Draw more money from than is available; "She overdrew her account".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

I accidentally overdrew my checking account by a large amount.
Overdrawing on my credit card resulted in a hefty late fee for me.
The student overdrew her parents' credit card trying to book a concert ticket online.
If you consistently overdrew your account, the bank might close it permanently.
Some people overdrew their savings during the holiday season due to excessive spending.