Overemphasize
/ˌoʊvərˈɛfəˌsaɪz/
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- inflate
- amplify
- magnify
- overstate
Slang Meanings
Blowing it out of proportion
He's blowing this situation out of proportion, just like he always does.
Making a mountain out of a molehill
Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it's not that big of a deal.