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overexcite

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[oh-ver-ik-sahyt] / ˌoʊ vər ɪkˈsaɪt /

verb (used with object)

overexcited, overexciting
  1. to excite too much.


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Origin of overexcite

First recorded in 1815–25; over- + excite

Example Sentences

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Ron was very agitated; Madam Pomfrey would not let him go down to watch the match, feeling it would overexcite him.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

“Now don’t overexcite yourself, Grandpa,” Mrs. Bucket said.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl

Your brother will regain his health entirely," the great man had said, "if he is left in peace, and nothing happens to overexcite him.

From Prisoners Fast Bound In Misery And Iron by Cholmondeley, Mary

To dwell upon the intended move might overexcite him.

From Kennedy Square by Smith, Francis Hopkinson

"Did Dr. Hewitt's visit overexcite him, do you think?" he asked as they went.

From The Rose-Garden Husband by Widdemer, Margaret

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