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(-akt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to act (a dramatic role) in an exaggerated way

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verb o·ver·act·ed, o·ver·act·ing, o·ver·acts

verb, transitive

To act (a dramatic role) with unnecessary exaggeration.

verb, intransitive

To exaggerate a role; overplay.
To act over and above what is required; overdo in acting.

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oˌver·acˈtion noun

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