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Definition of overact
intransitive verb
1 : to act more than is necessary
2 : to overact a part
transitive verb
: to exaggerate in acting
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Examples of overact in a Sentence
His tendency to overact made his performance less realistic.
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In the opening minutes of the production, the subjects are often nervous, overacting.
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First Known Use of overact
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OVERACT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of overact for English Language Learners
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: to show too much emotion when you are acting in a play, movie, etc.
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