overdo

[oh-ver-doo] / ˌoʊ vərˈdu /

VERB

go to extremes; carry too far

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exaggerate overestimate overplay overrate overreach overstate overuse overvalue

STRONG

amplify belabor fatigue hype magnify overburden overindulge overload overtax overtire overwork pressure puff stretch

WEAK

be intemperate bite off too much do to death drive oneself go overboard go too far lay it on make federal case not know when to stop pile on run into the ground run riot strain oneself talk big wear down wear oneself out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

play down

STRONG

compress decrease lessen

WEAK

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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But it is possible for companies to overdo a good thing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

“One of the best things about music’s potential to decrease dementia risk is that it is fun, can be interactive and you can’t overdo it,” Jaffa said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

But don’t overdo it: “Sometimes less is more with art layering in a bathroom,” says Storms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

Amorim stressed he saw no malice, explaining: "He doesn't want to harm anyone. Sometimes you overdo it."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

“Thanks, Mrs. Sharpe,” Calder said, realizing he probably didn’t have to overdo it on not looking well.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

overdo

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