English Explanatory Dictionary

overact

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To act in an exaggerated manner.
  2. To act upon, or influence, unduly.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvəɹˈækt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overact.wav

Word forms

overact overacts overacting overacted

Etymology

From over- + act.

Synonyms

chew the scenery ham ham it up melodramatize tear a cat

Derived words

overactor
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