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overplaying

/ˌoʊvərˈpleɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does overplaying mean?

verb

To play or perform something too much or in an exaggerated way; to overemphasize or overstate something.

Example

"The actor's overplaying of the dramatic scene made it feel melodramatic."

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