overdraw

verb

over·​draw ˌō-vər-ˈdrȯ 

overdrew ˌō-vər-ˈdrü  ; overdrawn ˌō-vər-ˈdrȯn  ; overdrawing

transitive verb

1

: to draw checks on (a bank account) for more than the balance

the account was overdrawn

2

: exaggerate, overstate

intransitive verb

: to make an overdraft

Synonyms of overdraw

• exaggerate

Examples of overdraw in a Sentence

She overdrew her account by $100.

commentators have overdrawn the dangers of the sport in order to make it appear more exciting

Recent Examples on the Web

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 dormant account fee is equivalent to the account balance or $10, whichever is less, but the fee will not overdraw your account. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025

The whole world is overdrawn Washington’s problem looks almost manageable next to the global picture. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for overdraw

• allantois
• baccarat
• chickasaw
• mackinaw
• overawe
• oversaw
• quebecois
• yojana
• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw

Kids Definition

overdraw

verb

over·​draw ˌō-vər-ˈdrȯ 

overdrew -ˈdrü  ; overdrawn -ˈdrȯn  ; overdrawing

1

: to draw checks on (a bank account) for more than the balance in it

2

: exaggerate, overstate

Legal Definition

overdraw

verb

over·​draw ˌō-vər-ˈdrȯ 

overdrew -ˈdrü  ; overdrawn -ˈdrȯn  ; overdrawing

transitive verb

: to draw checks on (a bank account) for more than the balance

intransitive verb

: to make an overdraft