overacts

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈræcts/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈækts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to perform a role in an exaggerated manner

Phrases & Collocations

overacts in drama

overacts for laughs

overacts on stage

overacts in comedy

overacts to impress

overacts for attention

overacts during auditions

overacts in films

overacts at parties

overacts for effect

Example Sentences

the actor tends to overacts during emotional scenes.

sometimes, she overacts to get attention from her friends.

he overacts whenever he tells a funny story.

the director warned the actors not to overacts in the play.

she thinks he overacts in every dramatic role.

overacting can ruin the authenticity of a performance.

the comedian often overacts to enhance his jokes.

in her opinion, he overacts in romantic scenes.

overacting can make serious moments feel ridiculous.

she was criticized for overacting in the final scene.

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