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overpraise

[ oh-ver-preyz ]

verb (used with object)

overpraised, overpraising.
  1. to praise excessively or unduly.


noun

  1. excessive or undeserved praise.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of overpraise1

1350–1400; Middle English overpreisen (v.); over-, praise
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Andrews and others effuse about the film, which has its moments — including a famous eight-second sequence involving Andrews bearing her breasts — but “S.O.B.” feels overpraised.

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“He wrote thirteen more novels. All of them were overpraised.”

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The theatrical hype machine needs a winner, but let’s not hold the way “Kimberly Akimbo” has been overpraised against it.

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Maybe even 20 years, so as to weed out the overpraised clunkers, elevate the overlooked gems and ensure that the winners truly stand the test of time.

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As the most overpraised player at the most overanalyzed position in sports, Mahomes is supposed to reach a point of public annoyance and second-guessing.

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ˌDZˈǷɱԲoverpressure