Vocabulary Entry

overplay

|verb • noun

verb

To play something too much or to an excessive degree.

Example Sentences

"He tends to overplay his achievements during conversations."

"The actor did not want to overplay the dramatic scenes in the film."

"If you overplay your hand, you may lose clarity in your strategy."

noun

Example Sentences

"Her overplay of emotions made the scene less believable."

"The director's decision to include an overplay in the performance was controversial."

"An overplay of any kind can detract from the main message."