overexpose
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transitive verb \ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspōz\Definition of OVEREXPOSE
: to expose excessively: as a : to expose (as film) to excessive radiation (as light) b : to expose (as a celebrity) to excessive publicity especially to the extent that attraction is diminished
— over·ex·po·sure \-ˈspō-zhər\ noun
Examples of OVEREXPOSE
- It is harmful to overexpose your skin to the sun's rays.
- He has been overexposed by the media.
First Known Use of OVEREXPOSE
1869
Related to OVEREXPOSE
- Synonyms
- hackney, overuse, stereotype, vulgarize
Rhymes with OVEREXPOSE
over·ex·pose
transitive verb \ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz\ (Medical Dictionary)over·ex·posed; over·ex·pos·ing
Medical Definition of OVEREXPOSE
: to expose excessively <skin overexposed to sunlight>
—over·ex·po·sure \-ˈspō-zhər\ (audio pronunciation) noun
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