overact Definition
to act in an exaggerated way, especially in a play or film.
Using overact: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overact" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He overacted his part and ruined the play.
Example
She was accused of overacting her grief at the funeral.
Example
The actor's tendency to overact made his performance seem insincere.
overact Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overact
- exaggerate
- overplay
- ham
- overemote
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Summary: overact in Brief
'Overact' [ˌəʊvərˈækt] means to act in an exaggerated way, especially in a play or film. It is often used to describe a performance that seems insincere or over-the-top, as in 'He overacted his part and ruined the play.' Synonyms include 'exaggerate,' 'ham,' 'overplay,' and 'overemote.'
