Exaggerating means making something sound bigger, worse, or more important than it actually is. It's when someone stretches the truth or overemphasizes something to make it seem more extreme. Full definition
We believe that these concerns are premature, if not exaggerated. (wellsfargoadvisors.com)
Price moves are often exaggerated in the German stock market, which leads to quite pronounced — and hence profitable — seasonal trends. (acting-man.com)
Then, most of the popular supplements on the market today come either with exaggerated claims about their effectiveness or they're literally useless. (fitnessandpower.com)