Overstate \O`ver*state"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overstated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overstating}.] To state in too strong terms; to exaggerate. --Fuller.
overstated adj : represented as greater than is true or reasonable; "an exaggerated opinion of oneself" [syn: {exaggerated}, {overdone}]