Overact

Synonyms of overact

• ham
• exaggerate
• overplay

Antonyms of overact

• restrain
• subdue
• underact

Collocations of overact

overreact emotionally

Frequency: 70 %

She tends to overact emotionally whenever things don't go her way.

overact in a scene

Frequency: 60 %

The actor tends to overact in a scene, making it less believable.

overact in a play

Frequency: 50 %

The actress tends to overact in a play, overshadowing her co-stars.

overact for attention

Frequency: 45 %

He always overacts for attention, trying to be the center of attraction.

Idiomatic Expressions for overact

• Phrase: Don't overact your role
  Meaning: To not exaggerate or be overly dramatic in portraying a character or role
  Usage: The director advised the actor to not overact his role and to keep the performance more natural.