Overplay Synonyms and Antonyms

ōvər-plā
To further
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. overdo
  2. labor
  3. belabor
  4. show off
Exaggerate one's acting
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. overact
  2. ham-it-up
  3. ham
Antonyms:
  1. underact
Be very dramatic
(Verb)
Antonyms:
  1. play down

Words Related to Overplay

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Overplay Sentence Examples

  • It may be appropriate to shock so long as the lighting does n't overplay itself.

  • Later promotional materials for the video of this version overplay Nicholson's role to make it appear that his character is one of the main ones.

  • Ensure your child does not overplay in the context of the amount of physical activity they are undertaking.

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