Synonyms of overeat

overeat

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈēt 

as in to gorge

to eat greedily or to excess

because he watches his diet for most of the year, he feels free to overeat during the holidays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gorge
• feast
• devour
• swill
• gormandize
• wolf
• pig out
• load up on
• sate
• stuff
• banquet
• glut
• gulp
• guzzle
• surfeit
• regale
• cram
• bolt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pick
• taste
• nibble
• peck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overeat

Following a medical scare in 2024, Smith began addressing health issues including overeating and drinking too much. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Experts say crime and violence are strongly linked to issues with impulse control, and the drugs appear to work on parts of the brain linked to compulsive behavior like overeating. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 18 June 2026

That quick high is soon followed by a dramatic drop in blood sugars, leaving an empty feeling in the belly that can lead to overeating. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026

Frequent meals may be a better fit for those who feel overly hungry between meals or tend to overeat later in the day. — Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026