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exaggeration

Definition: Exaggeration refers to the act of making something appear larger, more important, better, or worse than it actually is.

Examples of Usage:

As a Noun:

1. Her description of the incident was an exaggeration to gain sympathy from others.
2. The politician's claim about reducing unemployment was an obvious exaggeration.

As a Verb (exaggerate):

1. She tends to exaggerate her achievements when talking about her career.
2. He exaggerated his illness to skip work, but his boss didn't believe him.

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