overacting

verb

Meaning

To act in an exaggerated manner.
To act upon, or influence, unduly.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

hamming(English)overdramatization(English)dramaticism(English)histrionics(English)exaggeration(English)passion play(English)melodramatics(English)overdirecting(English)

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Sources

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