DEFINITIONS1. to say that someone or something is better than they really are because you want to impress or persuade people.

What does oversell mean?

transitive verb. 1a : to sell too much or too many to. b : to sell too much or too many of. 2 : to make excessive claims for.

What does to overstate mean?

transitive verb. : to state in too strong terms : exaggerate overstated his qualifications.