Vocabulary

·         overstate /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/ /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ verb [T] to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is: 

• * The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated. 
• * The shareholders seem to think that the executive board is overstating the case for a merger. → Opposite understate

·         sway /sweɪ/ noun [U] formal › control or influence: * In the 1980s, the organization came under the sway of (= became strongly influenced by) Christian fundamentalism. 

• * Her parents no longer seem to have much sway over her. 
• * The party could hold sway (= have an important influence) on some crucial votes.