Usually means: Extend truth beyond reasonable limits.
Definitions Related words Mentions
We found 8 dictionaries that define the word stretch a point:

General (6 matching dictionaries)
  1. stretch a point: Merriam-Webster
  2. stretch a point: Collins English Dictionary
  3. stretch a point: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  4. stretch a point: Wiktionary
  5. stretch a point: Dictionary.com
  6. stretch a point: TheFreeDictionary.com

Business (1 matching dictionary)
  1. stretch a point: Legal dictionary

Miscellaneous (1 matching dictionary)
  1. stretch a point: Idioms

Google, News, Images, Wikipedia, Reddit, BlueSky
Definitions from Wiktionary (stretch a point)

▸ verb:  To make an exception to the usual rule or custom because of special circumstances.

Similar:
stretch the rules, bend the rules, stretch, strain a point, stretch the envelope, forestretch, stretch the long bow, strain, toe the line, strech, more...

Opposite:
stick to facts, be literal, be precise, be accurate

Types:
go extrmile, go above and beyond, go second mile, more...

▸ Words similar to stretch a point

▸ Usage examples for stretch a point

▸ Idioms related to stretch a point

▸ Wikipedia articles (New!)

▸ Words that often appear near stretch a point

▸ Rhymes of stretch a point

▸ Invented words related to stretch a point

Similar:
stretch the rules, bend the rules, stretch, strain a point, stretch the envelope, forestretch, stretch the long bow, strain, toe the line, strech, more...

Opposite:
stick to facts, be literal, be precise, be accurate

Types:
go extrmile, go above and beyond, go second mile, more...



Writing poetry or lyrics? You can find related words that match a given meter.
This feature is permanently available from the "Related words" tab and from the Thesaurus.


(Click a button above to see words related to "stretch a point" that fit the given meter.)



Home   Reverse Dictionary / Thesaurus   Datamuse   Word games   Spruce   Feedback   Dark mode   Random word   Help


Color thesaurus

Use OneLook to find colors for words and words for colors

See an example

Literary notes

Use OneLook to learn how words are used by great writers

See an example

Word games

Try our innovative vocabulary games

Play Now

Read the latest OneLook newsletter issue: Threepeat Redux