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overplay Definition and Meaning in English (overplay definition)

verb
Synonyms:exaggerateoverstatemagnify
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Overplay definition: To exaggerate the importance, effect, or extent of something, often to one's own detriment or to mislead others.

Definitions of Overplay

  1. 1verb

    To exaggerate the importance, effect, or extent of something, often to one's own detriment or to mislead others.

Example Sentences

casual

“The media tends to overplay the risks of rare diseases.”

casual

“He tends to overplay his injuries to get more sympathy.”

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past tenseoverplayed
present participleoverplaying
agent nounoverplayer

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Overplay definition: To exaggerate the importance, effect, or extent of something, often to one's own detriment or to mislead others.
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'Overplay' translates to 'overplay' in English. Overplay definition: To exaggerate the importance, effect, or extent of something, often to one's own detriment or to mislead others.
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