Exaggerate has 6 synonyms including amplify, magnify, overdo. Opposite words include minimize and understate. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with exaggerate by meaning or context.
Exaggerate contains 10 letters: 5 vowels (E, A) and 5 consonants (X, G, R, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Exaggerate scores 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: X (8 pts). As a 10-letter word, exaggerate can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 5 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a balanced letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperbolize | 30 | 31 | 11 |
| amplify | 17 | 19 | 7 |
| magnify | 16 | 18 | 7 |
| overdraw | 15 | 16 | 8 |
| overstate | 12 | 13 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for exaggerate are amplify, magnify, overdo, hyperbolize, overstate. In total, there are 6 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of exaggerate include minimize, understate.
Yes, exaggerate is a valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 21 points.
Exaggerate has 10 letters: 5 vowels (E, A) and 5 consonants (X, G, R, T).