overdo

Verb

Verb Forms: overdid, overdone, overdoing, overdoes

To do something to an excessive or exaggerated degree.
do something to an excessive degree
To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
To cook for too long.
To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).
To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.

Examples

Don’t overdo the word challenges; sometimes the opponent is genuinely right.
I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight.
to overdo one’s strength
to overdo the meat

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English overdon, from Old English oferdōn, equivalent to over- + do.

Synonyms

exaggerate, excel, exhaust, fatigue, outdo, overcook, overtask, overtax, surpass, wear out

Antonyms

downplay, undercook, underdo

Scrabble Score: 10

overdo: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
overdo: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overdo: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

overdo: valid Words With Friends Word