OVERDO Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

overdo

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈdü

Definition of overdo

as in to exaggerate

to describe or express in too strong terms the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit

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Recent Examples of overdo Be careful not to overdo it and eat the whole container, which might cause a new sensation in your intestines—unpleasant, slightly sizzling. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Common Mistakes Deadheading can be a relaxing task, but don’t overdo it. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 If companies overdo the restrictions, people are going to find ways around them. — David Matalon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 However, preferred stocks are sensitive to interest rates, and investors have to be careful not to overdo their equity portfolio. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overdo

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly framed settler violence in the West Bank as the work of a few dozen fringe youths and said its scale has been exaggerated.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
South Korea’s military, which often accuses the North of exaggerating its military technologies, did not immediately comment on KCNA’s report.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of exaggerate

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