Synonyms of overdo

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerate
• overstate
• overdraw
• put on
• elaborate
• overemphasize
• pad
• embellish
• stretch
• embroider
• overplay
• play up
• magnify
• color
• hedge
• sensationalize
• fudge
• melodramatize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understate
• minimize
• belittle
• play down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overdo

While accent pillows are a great way to add color and pattern into your room design, overdoing it with too many pillows can make for a busy, unkempt look. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Be gentle with yourself over the next few days and don’t overdo it. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

Taylor and Travis both love to put on a show, both love to overdo it. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026

Have fun walking up and running down the dunes with your pup, but be mindful of the heat and elevation to avoid overdoing it. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 June 2026