overaccentuate
/ˌoʊvərækˈsɛntʃuˌeɪt/
verb
- To emphasize something too much, making it seem more important or noticeable than it should be.
- She tends to overaccentuate her accent when she's nervous.
- The designer overaccentuated the waistline, making the dress look awkward.
- In his speech, he overaccentuated the risks and scared the investors.
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