(~s, overemphasizing, ~d)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'overemphasise'
1.
If you say that someone ~s something, you mean that they give it more importance than it deserves or than you consider appropriate.
Democrats will complain he ~s punishment at the expense of prevention and treatment.
VERB: V n
2.
If you say that something cannot be ~d, you are emphasizing that you think it is very important.
The importance of education cannot be overemphasised...
I can’t ~ the cleanliness of this place.
VERB: with brd-neg, be V-ed, V n emphasis