overpraise

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Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɹeɪz/

Definition of overpraise

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

To praise to an excessive degree.

“The overpraised are the worst deceivers.”
“There may be a tendency in the gay press to overpraise the film. It is after all a major movie by and about gay people. […] One would think that it is what gays concerned with the media have been waiting for.”

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verb

To praise to an excessive degree.

“The overpraised are the worst deceivers.”
“There may be a tendency in the gay press to overpraise the film. It is after all a major movie by and about gay people. […] One would think that it is what gays concerned with the media have been waiting for.”

noun

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From Middle English overpreisen, equivalent to over- + praise.

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