Overdo Synonyms and Antonyms

ōvər-do͝o
To do too much
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. exaggerate
  2. exceed
  3. overreach
  4. overplay
  5. overstate
  6. magnify
  7. pile up
  8. pile-on
  9. amplify
  10. overestimate
  11. stretch
  12. overvalue
  13. go-too-far
  14. carry too far
  15. overrate
  16. cloy
  17. hyperbolize
  18. go to extremes
  19. enlarge
  20. enhance
  21. exhaust
  22. exalt
  23. bite-off-more-than-one-can-chew
  24. fatigue
  25. run-into-the-ground
  26. do to death
  27. overact
  28. go-overboard
  29. butter-one-s-bread-on-both-sides
  30. carry-coals-to-newcastle
  31. burn the candle at both ends
  32. lay it on
  33. have too many irons in the fire
  34. have-one-s-cake-and-eat-it-too
  35. overtask
  36. overtax
  37. overwork
  38. satiate
  39. supererogate
Antonyms:
  1. neglect
  2. underdo
  3. slack
  4. understate
  5. loaf
  6. take-it-easy
  7. dawdle
  8. ignore
To overtax oneself physically
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. overlabor
  2. overwork
  3. overload
  4. overlade
  5. overdrive
  6. strain
  7. overstrain
  8. fatigue
  9. exhaust
  10. overtire
  11. wear down
  12. collapse
Antonyms:
  1. loaf
  2. take-it-easy
  3. dawdle

Words Related to Overdo

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.

Related:

  1. tire
  2. weary
  3. overcook
  4. over-cook

Overdo Sentence Examples

  • Fruit-Dried fruits, like apricots and raisins, are great choices, but don't overdo it.

  • The key is to not overdo it and start with just one or two items.

  • It's very easy to overdo it, and you don't want to shine like a light bulb.

  • Be careful not to overdo it, though - never have two mirrors facing each other.

  • If you like the design but don't want to overdo it, try adding one or two accessories such as bookends or coasters.

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