overdo

[ oh-ver-doo ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈdu /
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verb (used with object), o·ver·did, o·ver·done, o·ver·do·ing.

to do to excess; overindulge in: to overdo dieting.
to carry to excess or beyond the proper limit: He puts on so much charm that he overdoes it.
to overact (a part); exaggerate.
to overtax the strength of; fatigue; exhaust.
to cook too much or too long; overcook: Don't overdo the hamburgers.

verb (used without object), o·ver·did, o·ver·done, o·ver·do·ing.

to do too much; go to an extreme: Exercise is good but you mustn't overdo.

Origin of overdo

before 1000; Middle English overdon, Old English oferdōn. See over-, do1

OTHER WORDS FROM overdo

o·ver·do·er, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH overdo

overdo overdue

Words nearby overdo

overdependent, overdetermination, overdetermined, overdevelop, overdeviate, overdo, overdog, overdominance, overdone, overdoor, overdose

Words related to overdoing

overrate, overplay, exaggerate, overstate, overreach, overvalue, overestimate, overuse, magnify, stretch, hype, overwork, overload, belabor, pressure, fatigue, puff, overburden, overindulge, amplify

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British Dictionary definitions for overdoing

overdo
/ (ˌəʊvəˈduː) /

verb -does, -doing, -did or -done (tr)

to take or carry too far; do to excess
to exaggerate, overelaborate, or overplay
to cook or bake too long
overdo it or overdo things to overtax one's strength, capacity, etc