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transitive verb overdid, overdone, overdoing

to do too much, or to excess
to spoil the effect of by exaggeration: to overdo an apology
to cook too long; overcook
to overwork; exhaust; tire

intransitive verb

to do too much; esp., to exhaust oneself by doing too much

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