Überzeichnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überzeichnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to exaggerate", "to overdraw" or "to caricature".

Essential properties of "überzeichnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überzeichnen
Simple past: überzeichnete
Participle: überzeichnet

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regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "überzeichnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To exaggerate or distort"

Definition: "To exaggerate or distort a characteristic or situation."
Translation(s): to exaggerate, to overdraw, to caricature, to distort
Synonym(s): übertreiben, verzerren
Antonym(s): untertreiben
Related word(s): Überzeichnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Künstler neigt dazu, die Proportionen zu überzeichnen.The artist tends to overdraw the proportions.
In seiner Rede hat er die Probleme stark überzeichnet.In his speech, he strongly exaggerated the problems.
Die Karikatur überzeichnet die Gesichtszüge der Politiker.The caricature exaggerates the facial features of the politicians.

2.) "To oversubscribe a financial offer"

Definition: "To subscribe more than what is available in a financial offer."
Translation(s): to oversubscribe
Synonym(s): überbuchen
Related word(s): Überzeichnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Aktienemission wurde stark überzeichnet.The share issue was heavily oversubscribed.
Der Fonds war innerhalb von Stunden überzeichnet.The fund was oversubscribed within hours.
Die Nachfrage hat das Angebot überzeichnet.Demand has oversubscribed the offer.

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