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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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We tried very hard to find sound bites that demonstrated our points clearly, using enough examples to support it, but to not overdo it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

They weren’t to overdo it at their holiday dinner table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

“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

"I mean, I'm not going to overdo it, but I felt sorry for him because he's under pressure. People make mistakes."

From BBC • Oct. 8, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.