liioittelu — meaning in English
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English meaning
- exaggeration noun A statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.
- overkill noun Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.
- stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
Senses
liioittelu is used for these senses in English:
- exaggeration The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.
- stretch An act of stretching.
overkill — full definition
- noun Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.
- noun The capacity to destroy far more than is needed, especially with weapons.
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