Hyperbolize Play [hahy-pur-buh-lahyz] (verb) To exaggerate or overstate something, often beyond its true or reasonable limits. SYNONYMS exaggerate overstate magnify ANTONYMS minimize downplay understate In his storytelling, he tends to hyperbolize his achievements, making them sound much grander than they actually are. Daily Wordshake Thursday, December 11th "Nobody’s business" PLAY Previous Daily Puzzle Words Thursday, December 11th "Regress" PLAY Previous Latest Blog Posts December 11th, 2025 Clever Riddles With Answers Hiding in Plain Sight September 22nd, 2025 10 of the Longest Words in the English Language (and How to Use Them) September 17th, 2025 20 Fun Facts About the English Language June 9th, 2025 Love Word Puzzles? Try These New Word Riddles!