v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Overstated; p. pr. & vb. n. Overstating. ] To state in too strong terms; to exaggerate. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. represented as greater than is true or reasonable; exaggerated; as, They made overstated accusations of corruption. Syn. -- exaggerated, overdone. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. An exaggerated statement or account. [ 1913 Webster ]