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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

  1. noun Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.
  2. noun The capacity to destroy far more than is needed, especially with weapons.

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