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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of overdo Mulch can create a natural breeding ground for earwigs, which is beneficial, but don’t overdo it. —

Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Of course, finding a way to pay homage to a movie that came to define a generation — without overdoing it — would be no small feat. —

Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for overdo

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdo

exaggerate

Verb

The companies, meanwhile, say opportunistic lawyers and public adjusters are playing to fears and driving up costs for everyone by exaggerating the risks and damage.

— Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
The upsell should accelerate or exaggerate the result, the downsell should preserve the win, the bump should be a no-brainer.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026