overacting

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈræktɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈæktɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.exaggerated performance in a role

Phrases & Collocations

overacting actor

overacting scene

overacting performance

overacting style

overacting tendency

overacting director

overacting character

overacting review

overacting critique

overacting comedy

Example Sentences

his overacting in the play made it hard to take the story seriously.

she was criticized for her overacting during the audition.

overacting can ruin an otherwise good performance.

the director warned the actors against overacting.

his tendency for overacting detracted from the film's emotional impact.

she thought her overacting was a sign of passion.

overacting is often seen in amateur theater productions.

he dialed back his overacting for the final performance.

critics noted her overacting as a major flaw in the movie.

learning to control overacting is crucial for any actor.

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