Definitions

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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Overplay the perimeter, and the rim is undefended.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2017