Antonyms for exaggeration

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ig-zaj-uh-rey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˌzædʒ əˈreɪ ʃən

Definition of exaggeration

Origin : 1560s, from Latin exaggerationem (nominative exaggeratio), noun of action from past participle stem of exaggerare (see exaggerate).

noun overstatement, embellishment

Example sentences :

I do not suppose, my dear, that you intentionally told an untruth; it was an exaggeration.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

All this was excessively irritating, and needed no exaggeration from abroad.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various

There is much to relieve the remark of Mayor Otis from exaggeration.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various

I tried to be conservative in my description, because I did not wish to be accused of exaggeration.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

Indeed, she had to fight against the tendency to exaggeration.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

The sensation passed directly he realized the exaggeration in his mind.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Even the small estimate is said by Austria to be an exaggeration.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

In hope that she would be deterred by exaggeration, he dwelt on the subject.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

Yes, I said, and the exaggeration may be set down to you; for you made me utter my fancies.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

We have here an example of this adventurer's style of exaggeration and hyperbole.
Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou

Synonyms for exaggeration

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