hyperbolize

hyperbolize
/huy perr"beuh luyz'/, v., hyperbolized, hyperbolizing.
v.i.
1. to use hyperbole; exaggerate.
v.t.
2. to represent or express with hyperbole or exaggeration.
Also, esp. Brit., hyperbolise.
[1590-1600; HYPERBOLE + -IZE]

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