Overattribute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overattribute is a verb meaning (transitive) To attribute too much.
Meaning
(transitive) To attribute too much.
Example Sentences
“At such times, executives can overattribute their company’s strong performance to their own actions and abilities, rather than to the buoyant economy,” he said.
Word Forms
- overattributes
- overattributing
- overattributed
Antonyms for overattribute
Common opposites include underattribute.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overvalue, overallocate, overrate, overblame, overdo, overemphasize.
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