overemphasize
/ˌoʊvərˈɛmfəsaɪz/
verb
- To give too much importance or attention to something; to stress something more than is necessary or reasonable.
- In her speech, she tried not to overemphasize her own achievements, instead focusing on the team's effort.
- The report overemphasizes the risks and ignores the potential benefits of the new technology.
- Teachers often warn students not to overemphasize memorization at the expense of understanding.
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