单词	overplayed
释义	overplay verb over·​play ˌō-vər-ˈplā  overplayed; overplaying; overplays transitive verb 1 a : to present (a dramatic role) extravagantly : exaggerate b : to place too much emphasis on 2 : to rely too much on the strength of —usually used in the phrase overplay one's hand 3 : to strike a golf ball beyond (a putting green) intransitive verb : to exaggerate a part or effect Example Sentences The network news overplayed the story just to get good ratings. He overplayed the death scene. Recent Examples on the Web Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 At the same time, Dr. Kaler says it’s imperative not to overplay divisions. Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2022 Putin is a reminder to Xi that tough guys who overplay their hands can become global pariahs, undermining their power at home in the bargain. Clay Chandler, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2022 Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 This means Republicans must be careful not to overplay their hands. Karl Rove, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2022 Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 The Erwins don’t overplay their hand, however, with the exception of the portrayal of Martz. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1767, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing overplay overplay one's hand overplay one's cards overplay one's hand overplay one's cards overplayed 1 of 2 adjective as in overdone Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance overdone overemphasized stretched overstated overblown exaggerated enlarged embellished elaborated magnified padded inflated hyperbolized embroidered hyped-up overdrawn bloated outsized unreasonable outsize unrealistic unreal grandiose overweening preposterous Antonyms & Near Antonyms reasonable realistic overplayed 2 of 2 verb past tense of overplay 1 as in overemphasized Synonyms & Similar Words overemphasized sensationalized exaggerated overstated melodramatized embellished elaborated overdid padded put on embroidered magnified played up stretched colored overdrew hedged fudged Antonyms & Near Antonyms minimized belittled understated played down 2 as in underplayed Synonyms & Similar Words underplayed overacted enacted pantomimed acted out mimicked hammed dramatized mimed imitated clowned aped masqueraded represented playacted rendered took on depicted role-played played interpreted portrayed performed posed (as) acted impersonated costarred co-acted starred (in) coacted did co-starred
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