Meaning of the word overact in English

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overact

US /ˌoʊvərˈækt/
UK /ˌoʊvərˈækt/
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Verb

1.

act in an exaggerated or theatrical manner

Example:
The actor tended to overact in dramatic scenes.
She was told not to overact during the audition.
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