overact

over·act

verb \ˌō-vər-ˈakt\

Definition of OVERACT

intransitive verb

1

: to act more than is necessary

2

: to overact a part

transitive verb

: to exaggerate in acting

— over·ac·tion \-ˈak-shən\ noun

Examples of OVERACT

1. His tendency to overact made his performance less realistic.

First Known Use of OVERACT

1611

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with OVERACT

abreact, artifact, cataract, chain-react, counteract, cross-react, eye contact, inexact, interact, precontact, razor-backed, reenact, riot act, subcompact, subcontract, tesseract, underact, vacuum-packed, ventifact