Meaning of the German Word "Übertreiben"

übertreiben
magnify

To make a problem or issue seem more important or serious than it really is.

Example Sentence

Die Medien neigen dazu, kleine Fehler von Prominenten zu übertreiben.

Other Meanings of This Word

To make something seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is.

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Definition: To make a problem or issue seem more important or serious than it really is.

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B2

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Verb

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