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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

overact

/ˌoʊvərˈækt/ verb · British & US
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What does overact mean?

verb

To perform an action or role in an exaggerated or insincere way, often for dramatic effect. To act in a way that is overly emotional or melodramatic.

Example

"The actor's overacting in the movie made it difficult to take the plot seriously."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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