overact
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- overaction noun
Etymology
Origin of overact
Example Sentences
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“My reaction is not to overact but I didn’t like it,” Del Rio said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2022
While we weren’t making an actual game, and I’m no professional actor, I did have attempt to rein in my desire to overact, thinking I needed big bombastic movements for animators to play with.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2022
She remembers turning up at castings as recently as five years ago, recording self-tapes, running lines with her mother, who could be counted on to overact.
From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2019
Mr. Kline does not overact; it’s his character who does, and it’s important to recognize the distinction.
From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2017
"You overact your part," said young Wharton, in constant apprehension of discovery; "your zeal is too intemperate."
From The Spy by Cooper, James Fenimore
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