overemphasis

🇺🇸 /ˌəʊvərˈemfəsɪs/ 🇬🇧 /ˌəʊvərˈemfəsɪs/
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noun
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Putting too much focus or importance on something.

There is an overemphasis on grades in our education system, which can lead to stress.

translation

n. Putting too much focus or importance on something.

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Plural overemphases