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 Teyana Taylor, ever the purposeful center of attention, donned a silver foil fringe look by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford, but overdid it with a matching wig, converting her into a tinsel tree. —

Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026 But her parents were wary of overdoing it on discipline, especially with a girl. —

Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 However, homeowners often overdo it. —

Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026 Herzog naturally plays up the enigma at hand with epic grandeur, occasionally overdoing it but usually hitting the mark. —

Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overdo

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exaggerate

Verb

Someone could leave out important details, exaggerate or accidentally confuse you without meaning to.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The league decided to introduce postgame flop fines in the 2012-13 season where plays were reviewed after games and those individuals were fined for exaggerating contact.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026