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Meaning of Overacting in English

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Overacting

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Noun

1. hamming, overacting

poor acting by a ham actor

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Overacting

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verb
to act or behave in an exaggerated manner, as in a theatrical production
. Also: overplay

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Overacting

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verb transitive, verb intransitive
to act (a dramatic role) in an exaggerated way

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Overacting

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v. o·ver·act·ed, o·ver·act·ing, o·ver·acts
v.tr.
To act (a dramatic role) with unnecessary exaggeration.
v.intr.
1. To exaggerate a role; overplay.
2. To act over and above what is required; overdo in acting.

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