Antonyms for overact


Grammar : Verb
Spell : oh-ver-akt
Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈækt


Definition of overact

Origin :
  • 1610s, "to go too far in action," from over- + act (v.). Meaning "to play a part with too much emphasis, to chew the scenery" is from 1630s. Related: Overacted; overacting.
  • As in overplay : verb be dramatic
  • As in ham it up : verb be theatrical
  • As in overreach : verb exceed
  • As in emote : verb express emotion
Example sentences :
  • I saw Mrs. Drew play Mrs. Malaprop, and it was a lesson to people who overact.
  • Extract from : « McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. » by Various

Synonyms for overact

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