OVERDRAW Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

overdraw

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈdrȯ

Definition of overdraw

as in to exaggerate

to describe or express in too strong terms commentators have overdrawn the dangers of the sport in order to make it appear more exciting

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Recent Examples of overdraw Going through their late mother’s accounts, Sara notices that the joint account Josh shared with her is overdrawn. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 The whole world is overdrawn Washington’s problem looks almost manageable next to the global picture. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors are now looking at a financial accounts for the Walshe family, including an account overdrawn by about $800. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 Dec. 2025 Bank overdraft fees, pricey penalties charged to customers who overdraw their accounts, face a $5 cap under new rules released Thursday by federal regulators. — Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for overdraw

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdraw

exaggerate

Verb

The defense maintained that those accounts were exaggerated or fabricated for money and notoriety, pointing to the absence of physical evidence independently placing Davis in the Cadillac that night.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 1 Sep. 2026
But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela’s reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.

— Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026