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overemphasize
(over|empha¦size)
Pronunciation:
/əʊvərˈɛmfəsʌɪz/
(also
overemphasise
)
verb
[
with object
]
place excessive emphasis on:
the importance of adequate preparation cannot be overemphasized
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