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overclaim

UKUS

Definitions

v.

To claim more than is true or justified.

过度声称;主张过多

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
over-excessively, above
+
claimcry out, shout, call
=overclaim

over- (excessively) + claim = to claim too much — to assert beyond what the facts justify (advertisers often overclaim the benefits).

Root claim still carries 24 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Critics say the study overclaims its findings.

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