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Definition of Overplay
1. Verb. Exaggerate one's acting.
Exact synonyms: Ham, Ham It Up, Overact
Category relationships: Dramatic Art, Dramatics, Dramaturgy, Theater, Theatre
Generic synonyms: Act, Play, Playact, Roleplay
Derivative terms: Ham, Hamming, Overacting
Antonyms: Underact
Category relationships: Dramatic Art, Dramatics, Dramaturgy, Theater, Theatre
Generic synonyms: Act, Play, Playact, Roleplay
Derivative terms: Ham, Hamming, Overacting
Antonyms: Underact
Definition of Overplay
1. Verb. (intransitive) and (transitive) To overdo or overact one's effect or role. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To present something in a manner more dramatic than necessary. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive golf) To accidentally hit (one's golf ball) beyond "the green". ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overplay
1. to exaggerate [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: exaggerate
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