Malay dictionary

membesar-besarkan

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to exaggerate a story, fact, or statement

Meanings

  1. 1
    to overstate or glorify someone's achievements or status
  2. 2
    to blow a situation or problem out of proportion
  3. 3
    to exaggerate a story, fact, or statement

Built from

+besar+membesar-besarkan

Root besar: large in size or amount

Examples

  • Janganlah membesar-besarkan cerita itu kerana ia boleh menimbulkan fitnah.

    Don't exaggerate that story because it can cause slander.

  • Awak hanya membesar-besarkan perkara kecil yang sebenarnya boleh diselesaikan dengan mudah.

    You are just blowing out of proportion a small matter that could actually be solved easily.

  • Pihak media sering membesar-besarkan isu kecil untuk menarik perhatian pembaca.

    The media often blows small issues {{out of proportion}} to attract readers' attention.

  • Dia sengaja membesar-besarkan jasanya dalam projek itu untuk mendapat kenaikan pangkat.

    He intentionally overstated his contributions to that project to get a promotion.

  • Masalah ini boleh diselesaikan secara tertutup tanpa perlu membesar-besarkan keadaan.

    This problem can be solved privately without needing to blow the situation {{out of proportion}}.

  • Dia sering membesar-besarkan pengaruhnya dalam syarikat itu untuk menakut-nakutkan pekerja baru.

    He often overstates his influence in the company to intimidate new employees.

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