overact
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- overaction noun
Etymology
Origin of overact
Example Sentences
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Still, Freeman is the only performer here who doesn’t overact.
From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2023
“My reaction is not to overact but I didn’t like it,” Del Rio said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2022
That may cause audiences not to really believe in the performances, but in film, because this acting happens in front of the camera, you don’t have to overact.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2021
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
"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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