Overplay Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Overplay

overdo
To do, use, or stress to excess; carry (something) too far:
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labor
To work hard; exert oneself to get or do something; strive
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belabor
To beat severely; hit or whip
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show off
(Idiomatic) To exhibit the best attributes of something.
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overact
To act over and above what is required; overdo in acting.
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ham-it-up
(Idiomatic, performing arts) To deliberately exaggerate one's emotions or movements, or to overact or act badly.
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ham
In the Bible, a son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Shem.
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Antonyms for Overplay

play down
(Idiomatic) To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.
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underact
To act (a theatrical role) with insufficient emphasis or too great restraint
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Words Related to Overplay

promote
To urge the adoption of; advocate:
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work
Followed by with. General use, said of either fellow employees or instruments or clients.
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overrate
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underplay
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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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