Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overact
verb
/ˌoʊ.vərˈækt/
Definition
To act in an exaggerated or unnatural manner.
Examples
- During the play, the actor tended to overact, making his performance less convincing.
- She often overacts in her comedy sketches, drawing laughter from the audience.
- The director warned the cast not to overact, as it could ruin the subtlety of the scene.
Meaning
Overact refers to the act of performing with excessive emotion or drama that can appear unrealistic or theatrical.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- overemphasize
- overdramatize
- ham
- overplay
