overact

Example Sentences

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“My reaction is not to overact but I didn’t like it,” Del Rio said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2022

RuPaul’s Drag Race The contestants must overact in holiday movie parodies in this new episode.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2021

She remembers turning up at castings as recently as five years ago, recording self-tapes, running lines with her mother, who could be counted on to overact.

From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2019

Mr. Kline does not overact; it’s his character who does, and it’s important to recognize the distinction.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2017

"You overact your part," said young Wharton, in constant apprehension of discovery; "your zeal is too intemperate."

From The Spy by Cooper, James Fenimore