hyperbolize

[ hahy-pur-buh-lahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, hy·per·bo·lized, hy·per·bo·liz·ing.

1. to use hyperbole; exaggerate.

verb (used with object)

, hy·per·bo·lized, hy·per·bo·liz·ing.

1. to represent or express with hyperbole or exaggeration.

hyperbolize

/ haɪˈpɜːbəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to express (something) by means of hyperbole

Other Words From

• outhy·perbo·lize verb (used with object) outhyperbolized outhyperbolizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperbolize¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; hyperbole + -ize

Example Sentences

We knew we wanted to have a fan from Episode 1 come back in Episode 10 as like a sick, twisted mirror — take the traits that are wrong and hyperbolize them to the nth degree.

From Los Angeles Times

When you discuss the hyperbolized figures in pro wrestling history, “Superstar” Billy Graham has to be in the conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m not hyperbolizing when I say people will die,” Hernandez said.

From Los Angeles Times

Those earlier visions hyperbolize the romance of cooking.

From Seattle Times

But the governor hyperbolizes in claiming they’d be the state’s “most aggressive push” ever on climate.

From Los Angeles Times