overclaims

/ˌoʊvərˈkleɪmz/
noun
  1. Statements that say something is true or real when it is not, especially to get an advantage.
    • The company's advertisement was full of overclaims about how fast the medicine works.
    • Scientists warned that overclaims in the study could mislead the public.
    • The politician's overclaims about job creation were quickly proven false.
verb
  1. To claim something that is not true or that is exaggerated, especially to gain an advantage.
    • The salesman overclaims the benefits of the product to make a sale.
    • If you overclaim on your tax return, you could face a fine.
    • The athlete was caught overclaiming his achievements in the competition.
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