OVERDO Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

overdo

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈdü

as in to exaggerate

to describe or express in too strong terms the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit

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Recent Examples of overdo Careful not to overdo it, Streicher opted for a sheer rose gloss on the lips. —

Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Cover all spots or rust, but don’t overdo it. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 And Carys is certainly embracing shopping her mom's previous red carpet picks — even to the point of possibly overdoing it. —

Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 While a thin layer can help support the skin barrier, overdoing thick zinc creams daily may feel too heavy for skin types and ironically, could clog pores in oily skin. —

Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overdo

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exaggerate

Verb

Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Perry has recently favored footwear that exaggerates a familiar evening shape.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026