OVERDRAW Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

overdraw

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈdrȯ

Definition of overdraw

as in to exaggerate

to describe or express in too strong terms commentators have overdrawn the dangers of the sport in order to make it appear more exciting

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Recent Examples of overdraw 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 whole world is overdrawn Washington’s problem looks almost manageable next to the global picture. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors are now looking at a financial accounts for the Walshe family, including an account overdrawn by about $800. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 Dec. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for overdraw

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdraw

exaggerate

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Kennedy has also sought to personally reform the agency’s vaccine policy, firing all 17 of its vaccine advisers and replacing them with his own picks, many of whom have questioned the benefit of vaccines while exaggerating their harms.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Ng argued that powerful companies have exaggerated those threats to restrict open models and limit competition.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026