OVERDO Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

overdo

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈdü

as in to exaggerate

to describe or express in too strong terms the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit

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Recent Examples of overdo Happy Body Spritz bottles up that same nostalgia with its bright blend of ruby red grapefruit, mandarin, bergamot, soft florals, and woods, but in a lighter mist that’s nearly impossible to overdo. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 These thoughtful investments during Amazon Prime Day will spread your dollar further, so take advantage of the deals below without overdoing it. —

Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 The trend is positive if approached with balance and proper technique, avoiding overdoing it. —

Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 When Your Lawn Needs Watering The first step is to not overdo it. —

Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overdo

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exaggerate

Verb

One sure focus is the rampant grade inflation that exaggerates student achievement and has made graduating high school close to meaningless as an indicator of college preparedness.

— U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026