overact
verb (used with or without object)
to act in an exaggerated manner.
are overacting
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present progressiveof overact.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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You are overacting, which always spoils the effect.
From Black Diamonds by Mór Jókai
