[ ɪg'zadʒəreɪt , ɛg- ]
■ verb represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
↘[as adjective ~d ] enlarged or altered beyond normal proportions.
Derivatives
~dly adverb
exaggeration noun
exaggerative adjective
exaggerator noun
Origin
C16: from L. exaggerat- , exaggerare 'heap up'.