exaggeration

ɛɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃən
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Translation of exaggeration into Russian

Noun

1.

overstatement

the act of making something seem more extreme
  • His claim was an exaggeration of the truth.Его утверждение было преувеличением правды.
2.

hyperbole

statement going beyond the truth
преувеличение nутрирование n
  • Saying he can lift a car is an exaggeration.Сказать, что он может поднять машину, - это преувеличение.
3.

artistic representation

Rare
portrayal beyond natural life
Rare
  • The painting was an exaggeration of her beauty.Картина была преувеличением её красоты.
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Synonyms and analogies of exaggeration in English

Examples of exaggeration in a sentence

  • Exaggeration can sometimes make a tale more interesting.
  • His claim of being the fastest runner is an exaggeration.
  • The story about the fish he caught was an exaggeration.
  • Her story was an exaggeration of the actual events.
  • The sculpture was an exaggeration of human form.

Translations of "exaggeration" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
преувеличениеnn. - preuvelicheniye

The politician gave a spin to the scandal, framing it as media exaggeration.

Политик попытался преподнести скандал в выгодном свете, представив его как преувеличение прессы.

Stop bigging yourself up online; people can see through the exaggeration.

Перестань расхваливать себя в интернете, люди видят все эти преувеличения.

He tried to warn her, but she waved off his concerns as exaggeration.

Он пытался её предупредить, но она отмахнулась от его тревог как преувеличения.

His exaggeration tended to distort the truth in every story he told.

Его преувеличения обычно искажали правду в каждой рассказанной им истории.

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Other translations for exaggeration:

  • утрированиеnn.
  • преувеличивать
  • преувеличено

exaggeration: Examples and translations in context

Her toothy caricature was funny, capturing her spirit with playful exaggeration.

Её зубастая карикатура была смешной, захватывая её дух игривым преувеличением.

For a successful discussion, participants should stick to the facts without exaggeration.

Для продуктивной дискуссии участники должны придерживаться фактов, избегая преувеличений.

They dismissed his idle assertions as part of his usual exaggeration.

Они отвергли его необоснованные утверждения как часть его обычного преувеличения.

He decided to present the facts as is, without any sugar-coating or exaggeration.

Он решил представить факты как есть, без прикрас или преувеличений.

Marie approaches gossip with a grain of salt, recognizing its tendency for exaggeration.

Мари относится к сплетням с недоверием, понимая их склонность к преувеличению.

Salon can without exaggeration be called elegant, comfortable and thoughtful.

Салон без преувеличения можно назвать удобным, продуманным и изящным.

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