Hyperbolism

Hyperbolism
Hyperbolism Hy*per"bo*lism, n. [Cf. F. hyperbolisme.] The use of hyperbole. --Jefferson. [1913 Webster]

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  • hyperbolism — hy·per·bo·lism …   English syllables

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