overplay (Meaning)

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overplay (v)

exaggerate one's acting

The orchestra overplayed the violins, drowning out the melody.
The actor overplayed his hand, making the scene melodramatic.
The culinary arts suffer when flavors overplay, hindering the palate's enjoyment.
The host overplayed his welcome, extending the party beyond its appropriate end time.
Overplaying the guitar caused blisters on the musician's fingers.
The comedian's overplayed jokes fell flat, eliciting groans rather than laughter.
In a heated debate, arguments overplayed logic, leading to a stalemate.
The make-up artist overplayed the blush, creating an artificial appearance.
The politician's overplaying of his accomplishments misled the public.
The mother overplayed her concern for her child, smothering him with unnecessary attention.

exaggerate one's acting

exaggerate, sensationalize, overstate, overdo,overemphasize, embellish, overdraw, put on, elaborate, pad

minimize, belittle, minimize, belittle, understate,understate,play down, play down

The orchestra overplayed the violins, drowning out the melody.

The actor overplayed his hand, making the scene melodramatic.

The culinary arts suffer when flavors overplay, hindering the palate's enjoyment.

The host overplayed his welcome, extending the party beyond its appropriate end time.