̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈrāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin exaggeration-, exaggeratio, from exaggeratus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of exaggerating : a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice : overstatement
their exaggeration of their wealth caused much later confusion
2. : the state or an instance of being exaggerated
this ridiculous exaggeration was instantly seen through
the exaggeration of his height by built-up heels