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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Because EMS lacks familiar markers for exhaustion—it’s hard to gauge effort with involuntary muscle contractions—people can unwittingly overdo it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

He doesn’t overdo the chatter like most do, is bright, witty, knowledgeable and subtly tells truths about the woeful team he covers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2025

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

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

“It is better. Do try to keep your elbows out when you walk the outfit, and don’t overdo it with the fan,” she said to the model.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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