That is the correct spelling for 'exaggerate' (overstate, embellish, inflate).
Also exaggeration, exaggerated, exaggerating. It's always spelled with a double G and single R.
exaggerating
I was exaggerating when I said it took forever.
The correct spelling of the verb is to exaggerate (to embellish, inflate, or overstate).
No!
"Exaggerating" is a verb. It is the gerund form of the verb "to exaggerate".
By exaggerating the truth
downplaying, or understating
It means "you are exaggerating".
Mythomania is lying or exaggerating to an abnormal extent.
Stating something as more than it actually is.
The differences between lying and exaggerating is that when you are exaggerate you can go over board but some of it may not be true. But if you tell a lie then you aren't telling the truth.
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