English Dictionary

Definition of “overemphasise”

overemphasise (ˌəʊvərˈɛmfəˌsaɪz)

ˌoverˈemphasis noun

(a) We showed that seating pupils according to the results of tests may overemphasise the competitive aspects of schooling.

Siann, Gerda & Ugwuegbu, Denis C. E. Educational Psychology in a Changing World

I can never overemphasise the power of mentoring and nurturing.

SA Star (2005)

Senegal can sometimes overemphasise its relationship with France, its former colonial master.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

The significance of the appropriate appointment, which is subject to a special general meeting of the union, is hard to overemphasise.

Times, Sunday Times (2005)

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