overplay

[oh-ver-pley] / ˌoʊ vərˈpleɪ /

VERB

be dramatic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exaggerate maximize overdo overemphasize overstate overuse

STRONG

accent accentuate dramatize hyperbolize magnify mug overact overdraw overstress overwork stretch

WEAK

blow out of proportion get carried away ham it up labor at lay it on thick point up show off

Antonyms

WEAK

play down

Example Sentences

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Here, even more than in the case of Burma, the author overplays his hand.

From The Wall Street Journal

We shouldn't overplay the significance of one council by-election.

From BBC

Unlike most child actors — and unlike his on-screen parents — he never overplays his big scenes.

From Los Angeles Times

Both of these factors suggest bank fears may be overplayed.

From Barron's

But it did ultimately recover and fears that tariffs would cause a sharp travel slowdown were overplayed.

From Barron's