Overrated


[oh-ver-reyt] /ˌoʊ vərˈreɪt/

verb (used with object), overrated, overrating.
1.
to or appraise too highly; overestimate:
I think you overrate their political influence.
/ˌəʊvəˈreɪt/
verb
1.
(transitive) to assess too highly
v.

1610s, from over- + rate (v.). Related: Overrated; overrating.

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