Overemphasise (Verb)
Meaning
Place special or excessive emphasis on; "I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She believed many young artists tend to overemphasise style over substance in their work.
- Travel agencies are known to overemphasise the beauty of certain destinations to attract tourists.
- He stressed that you cannot overemphasise the importance of regular exercise and healthy eating.
- Critics say that environmental activists overemphasise the role of individual actions in saving the planet.
- Historians have argued that many textbooks overemphasise the achievements of a few famous leaders.